Bean Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 12, 2025

Bean Lake Dam, located in Baxley, Georgia, was completed in 1968 and serves primarily for flood risk reduction along Bishop Creek Tributary.


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Summary

Designed by the Soil Conservation Service (SCS), this private-owned earth dam stands at a height of 12.2 feet with a hydraulic height of 14.5 feet and a length of 685 feet. It has a storage capacity of 101 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 8.2 acres and draining an area of 445 square miles.

Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, Bean Lake Dam has not been assessed for its condition and is labeled as "Not Rated." The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with no state regulatory agency overseeing its operations. While it has not been modified in recent years, the dam undergoes inspection every five years, with the last one conducted in April 2016. With its proximity to Appling County, Georgia, and its crucial role in flood risk reduction, Bean Lake Dam remains an essential structure for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor and analyze in the region.

Year Completed

1968

Dam Length

685

Dam Height

12.2

River Or Stream

BISHOP CREEK TRIB.

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

8.2

Hydraulic Height

14.5

Drainage Area

445

Nid Storage

101

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

15
       
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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.