Newport Irrigation Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Newport Irrigation Lake Dam in Georgia, located on Watson Creek in Burke County, is a private-owned structure with a buttress core type and a height of 21 feet.
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Summary
The dam provides a storage capacity of 476 acre-feet and has a low hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment rating. Despite not being regulated by the state, the dam undergoes regular inspections and has an inspection frequency of 5 years to ensure its safety and integrity.
While the dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, it features uncontrolled outlet gates and has not been rated for its condition assessment. The surrounding area does not have inundation maps prepared, and emergency action plans have not been updated or reviewed recently. The risk management measures for the dam are not specified, but it is essential for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor the ongoing maintenance and safety practices of Newport Irrigation Lake Dam to prevent any potential risks or hazards in the future.
Dam Height |
21 |
River Or Stream |
Watson Creek |
Nid Storage |
476 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
21 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Brier Creek Near Waynesboro
|
335cfs |
Spirit Creek At Us 1
|
10cfs |
Ogeechee River At Midville
|
628cfs |
Butler Creek Below 7th Avenue
|
7cfs |
Williamson Swamp Creek At Davisboro
|
52cfs |
Savannah River At Augusta
|
5210cfs |
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.
Newport Irrigation Lake Dam