Mossy Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Mossy Lake Dam, located in Houston County, Georgia, was completed in 1963 and serves as a recreational site for water resource and climate enthusiasts.


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Summary

The earth dam stands at a height of 9 feet and spans 900 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 1260 acre-feet. The dam overlooks Mossy Creek and offers a surface area of 221 acres for outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and wildlife observation.

While Mossy Lake Dam is primarily used for recreation, it also plays a crucial role in flood control and water management for the surrounding area. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam is regularly inspected to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The dam's uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates provide a means of releasing excess water during periods of high rainfall, minimizing the risk of flooding and protecting downstream communities.

Managed by private owners, Mossy Lake Dam is not regulated by the state and does not require permitting for operation. The dam's condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated," highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to uphold its functionality and safety standards. As a vital component of the local ecosystem and recreational landscape, Mossy Lake Dam remains a significant resource for water enthusiasts and nature lovers alike in the region.

Year Completed

1963

Dam Length

900

Dam Height

9

River Or Stream

MOSSY CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

221

Nid Storage

1260

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

9
       
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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.