Dams in Butts County, Georgia
17Total Dams
2High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Butts County, Georgia
Butts County has 17 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 2 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life.
The average dam in Butts County is 58 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Indian Springs State Park Lake Dam at 44 ft.
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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Springs State Park Lake Dam | High | Satisfactory | 44 | Recreation | 1952 |
| Jones Farm Pond Dam | High | Satisfactory | 35 | Irrigation | |
| Luce Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 42 | Recreation | 1967 |
| Riyadh Lake Dam # 2 (middle) | Low | Not Rated | 33 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | |
| Corbin Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 30 | Recreation | 1996 |
| Riyadh Lake Dam # 1 (west) | Low | Not Rated | 30 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | |
| Fenner Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 29 | Recreation | |
| Plemmons Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 25 | ||
| Bethune Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 24 | ||
| Collins Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 24 | Recreation | 1953 |
| Cooper Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 24 | Recreation | |
| Riyadh Lake Dam # 3 (lower) | Low | Not Rated | 22 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | |
| Stalnaker Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 21 | Recreation | 1957 |
| Woodward Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 19 | Recreation | 1979 |
| Georgia Diagnostic Center Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 19 | Recreation | 1978 |
| Cawthon Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 17 | 1953 | |
| Lloyd Shoals - Emergency Spillway | Low | Satisfactory | 10 | Hydroelectric | 1970 |