Burkett Lake Dam
Burkett Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Worth County, Georgia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Burkett Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Burkett Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Ken Hall Farms, Inc. (private). It impounds the Unknown near Sylvester.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 1,320 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 146 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 122 square miles.
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 07/13/2016.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Worth |
| Nearest City | Sylvester |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 31.59500, -83.78028 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,320 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 146 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 146 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 122 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Ken Hall Farms, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/13/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA03488 |
| Federal ID | GA03488 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |