Camp Dixie Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Camp Dixie Lake Dam, located in Clayton, Georgia, is a private earth dam primarily built for recreational purposes.


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Summary

Standing at a height of 24 feet, with a hydraulic height of 22 feet, the dam boasts a storage capacity of 31.5 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 2.6 acres. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating.

Though the dam's condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated," its risk management measures and emergency action plans are not specified. With no state regulation or inspection in place, the responsibility for the maintenance and upkeep of Camp Dixie Lake Dam falls solely on its private owners. Despite the lack of official oversight, the dam serves as an essential recreational resource for the community, offering opportunities for fishing, boating, and other outdoor activities in the beautiful surroundings of Rabun County.

While Camp Dixie Lake Dam may not have garnered widespread attention or undergone recent inspections, its presence as a key feature in the local landscape highlights the intersection of human intervention and natural resources. As climate change continues to impact water resources and infrastructure, the importance of monitoring and maintaining dams like Camp Dixie Lake becomes increasingly crucial for ensuring the safety and sustainability of our water systems.

Dam Length

15

Dam Height

24

River Or Stream

Unknown

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

2.6

Hydraulic Height

22

Nid Storage

31.5

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

24
       
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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.