Timber Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Timber Lake Dam, located in Cobb County, Georgia, is a private earth dam with a primary purpose of recreation.


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Summary

Built in 1959 by AT AND E, this dam stands at a height of 25 feet and spans a length of 400 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 90 acre-feet. Despite its recreational significance, the dam presents a high hazard potential due to its poor condition assessment as of February 2019.

The dam is under state regulation by the Georgia Safe Dams Program, with regular inspections conducted every two years to ensure public safety. With its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the dam poses a moderate risk (level 3) to the surrounding area in case of a breach. The dam's emergency action plan and risk management measures are currently not updated, highlighting the need for continued monitoring and maintenance to mitigate potential threats.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Timber Lake Dam serves as a critical infrastructure for recreational activities in the region. However, its deteriorating condition and high hazard potential underscore the importance of proactive management and investment in dam safety to protect both the environment and local communities from the risks associated with dam failures.

Year Completed

1959

Dam Length

400

Dam Height

25

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

7

Drainage Area

128

Nid Storage

90

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

High

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.