Vogel State Park Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Vogel State Park Lake Dam, also known as Lake Trahlyta Dam, is a captivating earth-type dam located in Union, Georgia, within the picturesque Vogel State Park.


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Summary

Built in 1936, this state-regulated dam stands at a height of 48 feet and spans 720 feet in length, creating a serene 19.2-acre lake on Savage Creek. With a primary purpose of recreation, the dam offers a beautiful setting for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and appreciate the surrounding natural beauty.

Managed by the Georgia Safe Dams Program, Vogel State Park Lake Dam has a maximum storage capacity of 522 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 210 acre-feet. The dam boasts a stone core and rests on a rock foundation, contributing to its structural integrity. Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment as of December 2020 is satisfactory, indicating that it is well-maintained and safe for visitors to enjoy.

Visitors to Vogel State Park can experience the dam's uncontrolled spillway and uncontrolled outlet gates, adding to the allure of this recreational area. With the dam's risk assessment rating as moderate and regular inspections ensuring its safety, water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the engineering marvel of Vogel State Park Lake Dam while immersing themselves in the natural beauty that surrounds it.

Year Completed

1936

Dam Length

720

Dam Height

48

River Or Stream

Savage Creek

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

19.2

Drainage Area

1638

Nid Storage

522

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Rock

Nid Height

48
       
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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.