Ray Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Hall Lake Dam Wilson Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Ray Lake Dam, located in the Thigpen Community of Warren, Georgia, was completed in 1959 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
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Summary
This private earth dam, with a height of 35 feet and a length of 630 feet, serves primarily for fire protection and as a stock or small fish pond. With a storage capacity of 516 acre-feet and a surface area of 38 acres, Ray Lake Dam is a vital water resource for the local area.
Despite being unregulated by the state, Ray Lake Dam is inspected regularly, with the last inspection conducted in 2009. The dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of its condition assessment. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, indicating a need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its structural integrity and safety. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Ray Lake Dam represents a unique and important infrastructure supporting local water management and conservation efforts in the region.
Year Completed |
1959 |
Dam Length |
630 |
Dam Height |
35 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
38 |
Nid Storage |
516 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
35 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Little River Near Washington
|
49cfs |
Kettle Creek Near Washington
|
6cfs |
Stevens Creek Near Modoc
|
70cfs |
Spirit Creek At Us 1
|
10cfs |
Broad River Near Bell
|
697cfs |
Butler Creek Below 7th Avenue
|
7cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Ray Lake Dam