Lea Glen Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Located in Houston County, Georgia, Lea Glen Lake Dam is a private earth dam constructed in 1973 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service.


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Summary

The dam, standing at a height of 19 feet and stretching 460 feet in length, primarily serves the purposes of fire protection, stock, and small fish pond management. With a storage capacity of 127 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1070 acres, this dam plays a vital role in water resource management in the Clinchfield Environs area.

Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the condition of Lea Glen Lake Dam is currently not rated. The dam's last inspection took place in January 2018, with an inspection frequency of 5 years. While the dam does not have a state regulatory agency overseeing its operations, it is subject to state jurisdiction and inspection. With its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the dam poses no immediate threat, but ongoing monitoring and maintenance are essential to ensure its long-term resilience and safety for the surrounding community and ecosystem.

Year Completed

1973

Dam Length

460

Dam Height

19

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

11

Drainage Area

1070

Nid Storage

127

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

19
       
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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.