Lillian Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Lillian Lake Dam, also known as Johnson Lake Dam, is a private-owned structure located in the Lake Joy Community of Houston County, Georgia.


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Summary

Built in 1969 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this earth dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection and creating a small fish pond. With a height of 17 feet and a length of 350 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 102 acre-feet and covers an area of 8 acres.

Despite being unregulated by the state, Lillian Lake Dam is inspected every five years and has a low hazard potential. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, contributing to its moderate risk assessment rating. While the condition is currently not rated, the dam remains in operation and continues to serve its intended functions. For water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in dam engineering and management, Lillian Lake Dam offers a fascinating case study in private ownership and multi-purpose infrastructure development in the Southeastern United States.

Year Completed

1969

Dam Length

350

Dam Height

17

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

8

Drainage Area

490

Nid Storage

102

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

17
       
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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.