Bearcamp Lake Dam
Bearcamp Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Wilkinson County, Georgia, built in 1948. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Bearcamp Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Bearcamp Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by John Miller (private). It impounds the Bearcamp Branch near Irwinton Environs.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 49 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 637 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,968 square miles. Completed in 1948, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 01/01/2018.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Wilkinson |
| Nearest City | Irwinton Environs |
| River/Stream | Bearcamp Branch |
| Coordinates | 32.78389, -83.15861 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 637 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 637 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 318 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 49 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,968 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | John Miller |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/01/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00162 |
| Federal ID | GA00162 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |