Bent Tree Lake Dam

Georgia — Pickens County — LONG SWAMP CREEK

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyPickens
RiverLONG SWAMP CREEK
Coordinates34.48850, -84.37414

Physical Characteristics

NID Height112 ft
Dam Height112 ft
Dam Length965 ft
NID Storage6,356 acre-ft
Max Storage6,356 acre-ft
Surface Area92 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJanuary 10, 2017
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1973
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerBent Tree Community, Inc.
Other NameLake Tamarack Dam

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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