Grady Leverette Dam- Gaa237-012 is an earth dam located in Putnam County, Georgia, built in 1975. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 27 ft27 ft tall and 255 ft long, taller than 59% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Grady Leverette Dam- Gaa237-012
The primary purpose of Grady Leverette Dam- Gaa237-012 is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Grady Leverette (private). It impounds the Pearson Creek near Milledgeville.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 255 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 63 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1975, 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.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Putnam |
| Nearest City | Milledgeville |
| River/Stream | Pearson Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.33698, -83.49615 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 255 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 100 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Grady Leverette |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA05876 |
| Federal ID | GA05876 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |