Belmar Lake Dam Reservoir Report
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Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Belmar Lake Dam, located in Dawson, Georgia, was completed in 1960 and serves primarily for irrigation purposes.
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Summary
This earthen dam stands at a height of 13.7 feet and has a length of 600 feet, with a storage capacity of 96 acre-feet. Situated on Brantley Creek, the dam is under the jurisdiction of the Savannah District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, Belmar Lake Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment. The dam features uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, indicating a lack of modern infrastructure for managing water flow. However, the dam remains structurally sound and has not undergone significant modifications since its construction.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts may be interested in the unique design elements of Belmar Lake Dam, such as its buttress core type and uncontrolled spillways. With its historical significance as an essential irrigation structure in Terrell County, Georgia, this dam serves as a focal point for understanding water management practices in the region. As efforts to address climate change intensify, the importance of maintaining and upgrading dams like Belmar Lake Dam will become increasingly critical for ensuring water resource sustainability in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
600 |
Dam Height |
13.7 |
River Or Stream |
BRANTLEY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
608 |
Nid Storage |
96 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
14 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Kinchafoonee Creek Near Dawson
|
531cfs |
Muckalee Creek At Ga 195
|
419cfs |
Kinchafoonee Creek At Preston
|
220cfs |
Ichawaynochaway Creek At Ga 37
|
332cfs |
Pachitla Creek Near Edison
|
175cfs |
Muckalee Creek Near Americus
|
222cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Belmar Lake Dam