Burkhalter Pond Dam, located in Evans, Georgia, is a privately-owned structure primarily used for recreation.
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The dam, designed by Burkhalter, is an earth dam with a buttress core type and stands at a height of 9 feet with a hydraulic height of 8 feet. It spans a length of 540 feet and has a storage capacity of 73 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 46 acre-feet. The dam poses a low hazard potential and has not been rated for condition assessment.
Although the dam is not state-regulated, it is under the jurisdiction of the Savannah District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, and it has uncontrolled outlet gates. With a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared or updated. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's risk management measures and potential risk mitigation strategies remain unspecified. Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Burkhalter Pond Dam an interesting case study for its unique design and recreational purpose in the Georgia landscape.
Dam Length |
540 |
Dam Height |
9 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
15 |
Hydraulic Height |
8 |
Drainage Area |
240 |
Nid Storage |
73 |
Structural Height |
8 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
9 |
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