Cypress Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Cypress Lake Dam, located in the Cypress Lake Community in Bulloch, Georgia, serves as a recreational site for water resource and climate enthusiasts.


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Summary

Built in 1912, this Earth dam stands at a height of 13 feet and spans a length of 2650 feet along Lotts Creek. With a primary purpose of recreation, the dam offers a normal storage capacity of 552 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 1028 acre-feet, encompassing a surface area of 170 acres.

While designated as a low hazard potential structure, Cypress Lake Dam has a moderate risk assessment rating, indicating a level 3 risk management measure. The dam's condition is currently unrated, with the last inspection conducted in November 2004. Although not regulated by the state, the dam is maintained and inspected by its private owner, with no state permitting requirements in place. Despite its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, Cypress Lake Dam remains a popular destination for outdoor activities, attracting visitors with its serene surroundings and recreational opportunities along the creek.

Year Completed

1912

Dam Length

2650

Dam Height

13

River Or Stream

LOTTS CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

170

Hydraulic Height

9

Nid Storage

1028

Structural Height

9

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

13
       
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Condition Assessment

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.