Stone Lea Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Shephard Dam Covington City Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Stone Lea Lake Dam, located in Newton County, Georgia, stands as a vital structure along the Little Gum Creek, serving primarily for recreational purposes since its completion in 1974.
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Summary
This Earth-type dam, with a height of 31 feet and a hydraulic height of 26 feet, boasts a storage capacity of 530 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 38 acres. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, and it has an uncontrolled outlet gate system.
Despite its purposeful design and satisfactory condition assessment, Stone Lea Lake Dam poses a high hazard potential, prompting biennial inspections to ensure its safety and integrity. The dam is under state regulation by the Georgia Safe Dams Program, with inspection, enforcement, and permitting procedures in place. With its strategic location in the heart of Oxford, Georgia, the dam plays a significant role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region, warranting attention from water resource and climate enthusiasts alike.
Year Completed |
1974 |
Dam Length |
580 |
Dam Height |
31 |
River Or Stream |
LITTLE GUM CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
38 |
Hydraulic Height |
26 |
Drainage Area |
396 |
Nid Storage |
530 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
31 |
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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.
Stone Lea Lake Dam