Behrens Dam
Behrens Dam is an earth dam located in Rockdale County, Georgia, built in 1986. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Behrens Dam
The primary purpose of Behrens Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Behrens, Earl H. (private). It impounds the Unknown near Conyers.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 190 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 17 acre-feet. Completed in 1986, the structure is 40 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 09/01/2018.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Rockdale |
| Nearest City | Conyers |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.53139, -84.04778 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 190 ft |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 9 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Behrens, Earl H. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/01/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA04955 |
| Federal ID | GA04955 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |