City Of Washington Beverdam Creek Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 13, 2025

The City of Washington Beverdam Creek Dam in Wilkes, Georgia, is a local government-owned earth dam with a primary purpose of recreation.


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Summary

Standing at a height of 25 feet and a length of 480 feet, this dam holds a storage capacity of 1,121 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 51 acres along Beaverdam Creek. The dam is classified as low hazard potential, with a moderate risk assessment score of 3.

Despite not being state-regulated, the City of Washington Beverdam Creek Dam undergoes regular inspections, with the last one conducted in September 2016. The dam features uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, with no documented modifications or emergency action plans in place. With a risk management approach of moderate intensity and a condition assessment as "Not Rated," this dam serves as both a recreational resource and a vital component of water resource management in the region. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the City of Washington Beverdam Creek Dam provides an intriguing case study of a community-owned structure contributing to local water infrastructure and environmental stewardship.

Dam Length

480

Dam Height

25

River Or Stream

BEAVERDAM CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

51

Nid Storage

1121

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

25
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.
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