Lake Beatrice Dam
Lake Beatrice Dam is an earth dam located in Ben Hill County, Georgia, built in 1860. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lake Beatrice Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Beatrice Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Foster, Bonnie Joe/vickers, Elie (private). It impounds the Turkey Branch near Frank Church Environs.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 1,750 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 132 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 750 acre-feet. Completed in 1860, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half 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 10/18/2016.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Ben Hill |
| Nearest City | Frank Church Environs |
| River/Stream | Turkey Branch |
| Coordinates | 31.65500, -83.24722 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,750 ft |
| Year Completed | 1860 (166 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 750 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 750 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 528 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 132 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Foster, Bonnie Joe/Vickers, Elie |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/18/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA03499 |
| Federal ID | GA03499 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |