Buster Byrd Lake Dam
Buster Byrd Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Taylor County, Georgia, built in 1994. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Buster Byrd Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Buster Byrd Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Little Vine Creek Farms Llc (private). It impounds the Griffin Branch near Roberta.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 699 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 246 acre-feet. Completed in 1994, the structure is 32 years old.
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 07/26/2017.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Taylor |
| Nearest City | Roberta |
| River/Stream | Griffin Branch |
| Coordinates | 32.63786, -84.12400 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 699 ft |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 246 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 246 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 119 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Little Vine Creek Farms LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/26/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA05596 |
| Federal ID | GA05596 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |