Malone Lake Dam Reservoir Report
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Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Malone Lake Dam, located in Laurens, Georgia, was completed in 1971 and stands at a height of 22 feet with a length of 615 feet.
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Summary
The dam serves multiple purposes, including fire protection and providing a stock or small fish pond. Owned privately, the dam is designed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service and is primarily an earth dam with a buttress core type.
With a storage capacity of 209 acre-feet, Malone Lake Dam has a normal storage of 83 acre-feet and a surface area of 11 acres. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment is considered moderate. While the dam is not regulated by the state and does not require permitting, it undergoes regular inspections, with the last one conducted in November 2004. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, and it features uncontrolled outlet gates.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Malone Lake Dam presents an interesting case study of a privately owned structure that serves multiple purposes while also facing moderate risk. Its location in Georgia, along with its design by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, adds to the intrigue of this earth dam with a buttress core type. As enthusiasts continue to explore and study water resource management and climate adaptation, Malone Lake Dam serves as a valuable example of infrastructure in need of careful monitoring and assessment.
Year Completed |
1971 |
Dam Length |
615 |
Dam Height |
22 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
11 |
Nid Storage |
209 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
22 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Oconee River At Dublin
|
1070cfs |
Ocmulgee River At Hawkinsville
|
2110cfs |
Tucsawhatchee Creek Near Hawkinsville
|
29cfs |
Oconee River Near Oconee
|
895cfs |
Oconee River Near Mount Vernon
|
1340cfs |
Turnpike Creek Near Mcrae
|
11cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Malone Lake Dam