Claudia Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Claudia Lake Dam, located in Taylor, Georgia, was completed in 1968 and serves as a recreational water resource in the area.


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Summary

The dam stands at a height of 25 feet with a hydraulic height of 19 feet, offering a storage capacity of 198 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is for recreation, with a surface area of 18.4 acres and a drainage area of 315 square miles.

Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, Claudia Lake Dam has not been state regulated or permitted. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with inspection frequency set at 5 years. The condition assessment for the dam is currently not rated, indicating a need for further evaluation and monitoring to ensure its structural integrity and safety for the surrounding community.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Claudia Lake Dam to be an intriguing site for its recreational offerings and unique dam design. As a privately-owned structure, its role in water management in the region highlights the importance of proper maintenance and oversight to mitigate potential risks and ensure the safety of its users and the environment. Further research and monitoring of Claudia Lake Dam could provide valuable insights into sustainable water resource management practices in Georgia.

Year Completed

1968

Dam Length

570

Dam Height

25

River Or Stream

UNNAMED

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

18.4

Hydraulic Height

19

Drainage Area

315

Nid Storage

198

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

25
       
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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.