L. B. Powell Dam is an earth dam located in Thomas County, Georgia, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall and 630 ft long, taller than 50% 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 L. B. Powell Dam
The primary purpose of L. B. Powell Dam 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 L.b. Powell (private). It impounds the Tr- Olive Creek near Boston.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 630 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 35 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1972, 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 | Thomas |
| Nearest City | Boston |
| River/Stream | Tr- Olive Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.79523, -83.92488 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 630 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 880 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | L.b. Powell |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA05961 |
| Federal ID | GA05961 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |