Cox Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Cox Lake Dam, located in Calvary, Georgia, was designed by Van Faircloth and completed in 1992.


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Summary

This private dam serves primarily for irrigation purposes, with a capacity of 116 acre-feet and a normal storage of 63 acre-feet. Standing at a height of 19 feet, the earth dam with a buttress core type has a low hazard potential and is currently in a not rated condition.

Managed by the Savannah District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Cox Lake Dam has an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates. While the dam is not regulated by the state, it undergoes regular inspections, with the last one conducted in November 2016. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, and it has not been assigned a Dam Safety Action Classification (DSAC) date at this time.

Overall, Cox Lake Dam plays a crucial role in supporting irrigation in the region, providing water storage for agricultural use. With its reliable infrastructure and moderate risk assessment, it continues to contribute to water resource management in Grady County, Georgia.

Year Completed

1992

Dam Height

19

River Or Stream

unknown

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

9

Hydraulic Height

19

Nid Storage

116

Structural Height

19

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

19
       
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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.