Fayetteville City Reservoir Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Walker Lake Dam Pye Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
The Fayetteville City Reservoir Dam, located in Fayetteville, Georgia, was completed in 1958 with a primary purpose of recreation.
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Summary
Owned by the local government, this earth dam stands at a height of 12.2 meters and spans 520 meters in length, providing a storage capacity of 294.6 million gallons of water. With a surface area of 25.3 acres and a drainage area of 1365 acres, this dam serves as a vital resource for water supply and recreational activities in the region.
Despite being uncontrolled, the spillway type and outlet gates of the Fayetteville City Reservoir Dam have contributed to its low hazard potential, making it a relatively safe structure. The dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, and its last inspection took place in May 2015, with inspections scheduled every 5 years. While the risk assessment for this dam is moderate, with a DSAC assigned date of None, risk management measures and inundation maps are yet to be prepared, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and environment.
Overall, the Fayetteville City Reservoir Dam serves as a crucial water resource for the Fayetteville environs, offering both recreational opportunities and water storage capacity. With its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, continued inspections and risk management measures are essential to ensure the long-term safety and stability of this vital infrastructure in the face of changing climate conditions and water resource demands.
Year Completed |
1958 |
Dam Length |
520 |
Dam Height |
12.2 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
25.3 |
Drainage Area |
1365 |
Nid Storage |
294.6 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
12 |
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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.
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