Hale Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Fish Hatchery Dam The Pond Dam
Last Updated: December 12, 2025
Hale Lake Dam, located in Hancock, Georgia, was completed in 1948 and stands at a height of 28 feet with a hydraulic height of 23 feet.
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Summary
The primary purpose of this earth dam is recreation, offering a storage capacity of 165 acre-feet and a surface area of 12 acres. Despite being unlisted for drainage area, the dam boasts a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating.
Owned privately, Hale Lake Dam has not been state regulated or permitted, but it does undergo regular inspections with the last one conducted in 2001. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with no associated locks. While the condition assessment is not rated, the dam is considered to have moderate risk management measures in place. Its risk assessment, based on available data, indicates a moderate level of risk.
Overall, Hale Lake Dam serves as a recreational spot in the area, attracting water resource and climate enthusiasts. With its picturesque location and historical significance, this earth dam continues to offer opportunities for outdoor activities and leisure for visitors and locals alike.
Year Completed |
1948 |
Dam Length |
520 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
12 |
Hydraulic Height |
23 |
Nid Storage |
165 |
Structural Height |
23 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
28 |
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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.
Hale Lake Dam