Moate Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Deerfield Lake Dam The Pond Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Moate Lake Dam, located in Hancock, Georgia, is a privately owned earth dam with a height of 30 feet and a length of 900 feet.
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Summary
The dam has a storage capacity of 362 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 250 acre-feet. The dam is classified as having a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment level of 3.
Despite not being regulated by the state, Moate Lake Dam is subject to periodic inspections, with the last one conducted in February 2005. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with no associated locks. Although the dam's condition is currently not rated, its risk management measures and emergency action plan status are unknown. Overall, Moate Lake Dam presents an interesting case study for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the maintenance and management of earth dams in a private ownership context.
Dam Length |
900 |
Dam Height |
30 |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
25 |
Nid Storage |
362 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
30 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Oconee River At Milledgeville
|
635cfs |
Williamson Swamp Creek At Davisboro
|
150cfs |
Oconee River At Avant Mine
|
1570cfs |
Buffalo Creek At Ga 272
|
120cfs |
Little River Near Washington
|
153cfs |
Kettle Creek Near Washington
|
10cfs |
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.
Moate Lake Dam