Redwine Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Redwine Lake Dam, located in Fayetteville, Georgia, was completed in 1944 and stands as a testament to engineering ingenuity.


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Summary

This private-owned structure was designed by the Soil Conservation Service (SCS) and primarily serves as a recreational area, offering visitors a serene escape surrounded by nature. With a dam height of 17 feet and a storage capacity of 148.7 acre-feet, the dam provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and picnicking.

Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Redwine Lake Dam undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety standards are maintained. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, adding to its functionality while also enhancing the overall experience for visitors. With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, the dam remains a reliable and resilient asset within the community, showcasing a commitment to effective risk management practices.

Surrounded by the picturesque landscape of Fayette County, Redwine Lake Dam stands as a symbol of harmonious coexistence between human infrastructure and the natural environment. Its Earth core type and buttress design reflect a blend of practicality and aesthetics, creating a tranquil oasis for water resource and climate enthusiasts alike. As a focal point for outdoor recreation and leisure, this dam continues to play a vital role in the local community's social and ecological fabric, embodying the timeless allure of water management in a changing climate.

Year Completed

1944

Dam Length

540

Dam Height

17

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

14.8

Hydraulic Height

16.2

Drainage Area

265

Nid Storage

148.7

Structural Height

16.2

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

17
       
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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.