Boutwell Lake Dam
Boutwell Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Columbia County, Georgia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Boutwell Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Boutwell Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mary E Trustee Matt Sterner (private).
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 392 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 57 acre-feet.
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 09/01/2017.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Columbia |
| Coordinates | 33.57028, -82.25525 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 392 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Mary E Trustee Matt Sterner |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/01/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA05626 |
| Federal ID | GA05626 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |