Providence Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Providence Lake Dam, also known as Bartenfield Lake Dam, is a private earth dam located in Fulton County, Georgia.


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Summary

Completed in 1958, this dam primarily serves as a recreational facility with a normal storage capacity of 122 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 202 acre-feet. The dam stands at a height of 28.9 feet and has a structural height of 23.9 feet, providing a surface area of 13.5 acres for water enthusiasts to enjoy.

Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Providence Lake Dam has a low hazard potential and is designated as not rated in terms of condition assessment. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway type and outlet gates, with the last inspection conducted in June 2017. Despite its moderate risk assessment, the dam has not been assigned a Dam Safety Action Classification (DSAC) date, indicating ongoing monitoring and maintenance measures to ensure safety and functionality. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Providence Lake Dam offers a picturesque setting for recreational activities while highlighting the importance of dam safety and risk management in water infrastructure projects.

Year Completed

1958

Dam Length

223

Dam Height

28.9

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

13.5

Hydraulic Height

23.9

Drainage Area

350

Nid Storage

202

Structural Height

23.9

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

29
       
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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.