Coweta Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Coweta Lake Dam, located in Newnan, Georgia, was completed in 1950 and serves as a recreational water resource for enthusiasts in the area.


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Summary

The dam, primarily owned and operated by a private entity, stands at a height of 25.8 feet with a capacity to store up to 307.8 acre-feet of water. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam has not been rated for its condition but undergoes inspections every five years to ensure safety.

The dam, constructed as an earth-type structure with a buttress core, spans a length of 1050 feet and covers a surface area of 22 acres. Despite being unregulated by the state, Coweta Lake Dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates. The surrounding area boasts a drainage area of 709 square miles, providing ample water resources for various activities.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Coweta Lake Dam offers a picturesque setting for recreational activities while also serving as an important infrastructure for water storage. Its location in Coweta County, Georgia, under the jurisdiction of the Mobile District, makes it a valuable asset for the local community. While it may not have undergone recent condition assessments, the dam's low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment suggest it is well-maintained and safe for public use.

Year Completed

1950

Dam Length

1050

Dam Height

25.8

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

22

Hydraulic Height

22.2

Drainage Area

709

Nid Storage

307.8

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

26
       
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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.