Burton Lake Dam
Burton Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Brooks County, Georgia, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Burton Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Burton 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 Burton Family Farms, Llp;burton, Clifford H. (private). It impounds the Unknown near Barney.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 1,030 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 53 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 454 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 510 square miles. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 01/10/2018.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Brooks |
| Nearest City | Barney |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 31.01639, -83.54750 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,030 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 454 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 454 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 186 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 53 acres |
| Drainage Area | 510 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 454 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Burton Family Farms, LLP;Burton, Clifford H. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/10/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA03513 |
| Federal ID | GA03513 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |