Bent Tree Lake Dam, Georgia, USA

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Quick Facts About Bent Tree Lake Dam

Location: Pickens, Georgia
Coordinates: 34.4885, -84.37414
River: Long Swamp Creek River
Primary Purpose: Recreation
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1973
Dam Height: 112 ft (34 m)
Dam Length: 965 ft (294 m)
Dam Capacity: 6,356 acre-ft (7,840 Ml)

Bent Tree Lake Dam Map

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Bent Tree Lake Dam Information

Bent Tree Lake Dam is an earthen embankment dam located in Jasper, Pickens, Georgia.

The dam, which is on the Long Swamp Creek River, was primarily built for Recreation purposes, but also serves for benefits.

The dam was designed by LAW ENGINEERING and commissioned in 1973 and is currently owned by Bent Tree Community, Inc..

Bent Tree Lake Dam Structure

The Bent Tree Lake Dam is approximately 965 feet (294 m) long, 112 feet (34 m) high and has a structural volume of cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

Bent Tree Lake Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 3,600 acre-ft (4,441 Ml) and maximum capacity of 6,356 acre-ft (7,840 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 92 acres (37 ha) and the total catchment area is 5,188 square miles (13,437 square kilometres).

Bent Tree Lake Dam Spillway

According to the latest available data, the Bent Tree Lake Dam does not have any spillways.

Bent Tree Lake Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

Bent Tree Lake Dam
Pickens, Georgia
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft) 112 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 965 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 6,356 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 5,188 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

Bent Tree Lake Dam Weather

Current Conditions at Bent Tree Lake Dam

Parameter Value
Current Time 20:57
Sunrise 06:27
Sunset 20:42
Temperature (°F) 71
Feels Like (°F) 72
Cloud Coverage (%) 100
Pressure (inHg) 1015
Humidity (%) 91
Wind Speed (mph) 6
Rain (mm) 0

7-Day Forecast for Bent Tree Lake Dam

Day Min Temp (°F) Max Temp (°F) Feels Like (°F) Pressure (inHg) Humidity (%) Wind Speed (mph) Wind Gust (mph) Wind Dir Precip Prob (%) Precip Volume (mm) Weather
Today 67 80 80 1016 69 9 30 ESE 100 4 moderate rain
Sat 66 84 77 1012 63 6 7 NNW 100 5 light rain
Sun 60 68 64 1018 70 12 32 E 66 0 light rain
Mon 59 84 83 1014 56 13 22 NW 0 - broken clouds
Tue 58 82 80 1016 28 12 23 N 0 - scattered clouds
Wed 54 75 74 1021 40 7 25 SSE 0 - broken clouds
Thu 54 79 78 1020 36 8 7 W 0 - clear sky
Fri 59 82 81 1017 34 6 6 W 0 - broken clouds

Bent Tree Lake Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Bent Tree Lake Dam?

Bent Tree Lake Dam is in Georgia.

In which county is the Bent Tree Lake Dam?

Bent Tree Lake Dam is in Pickens County.

How high is the Bent Tree Lake Dam?

Bent Tree Lake Dam is 112 feet high.

How long is the Bent Tree Lake Dam?

Bent Tree Lake Dam is 965 feet long.

Condition Assessment Classification

Satisfactory

No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.

Fair

No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum

Poor

A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.

Unsatisfactory

A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.

Not Rated

The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.

Not Available

Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High

Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.

Significant

Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.

Low

Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.

Undetermined

Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.

Not Available

Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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