Lake Linda Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Lake Linda Dam, located in Bleckley, Georgia, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1965 primarily for recreational purposes.


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Summary

Standing at a height of 22 feet and spanning a length of 1070 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 484 acre-feet, with a normal storage capacity of 309 acre-feet across its 42-acre surface area. Despite being uncontrolled, the dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment of 3.

While the dam's condition assessment is not rated, it undergoes inspection every 5 years, with the last recorded inspection dating back to November 2004. The dam's risk management measures and emergency action plan status are unspecified, indicating a need for updated safety protocols. With its picturesque surroundings and recreational offerings, Lake Linda Dam serves as a vital water resource for the community, emphasizing the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its continued safety and functionality for water resource and climate enthusiasts.

Year Completed

1965

Dam Length

1070

Dam Height

22

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

42

Drainage Area

363

Nid Storage

484

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

22
       
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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.