Davis Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Gandy Hill Lake Dam Rich Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Davis Lake Dam, located in Decatur, Georgia, was completed in 1979 and primarily serves as a recreational area for visitors.
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Summary
The dam, standing at a height of 20.8 feet with a hydraulic height of 18.6 feet, holds a storage capacity of 234.6 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 18 acres. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, indicating the need for monitoring and potential management measures in the future.
Owned and operated by a private entity, Davis Lake Dam is inspected every five years, with the last assessment conducted in April 2008. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a spillway width and number of locks unspecified. While the dam is not state-regulated, it falls under the jurisdiction of Georgia and is subject to state inspections. The surrounding area is represented by Congressman Sanford D. Bishop Jr., emphasizing the importance of maintaining this recreational water resource for the local community and ecosystem.
As climate change continues to impact water resources, the maintenance and monitoring of dams like Davis Lake Dam become increasingly vital. With the potential for increased precipitation and extreme weather events, the risk assessment of this dam highlights the need for ongoing assessment and potential risk management strategies to ensure the safety and sustainability of this crucial water infrastructure in the face of a changing climate.
Year Completed |
1979 |
Dam Length |
525 |
Dam Height |
20.8 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
18 |
Hydraulic Height |
18.6 |
Drainage Area |
625 |
Nid Storage |
234.6 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
21 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Flint River At Bainbridge
|
4570cfs |
Little Attapulgus Creek At Attapulgus
|
24cfs |
Spring Creek Near Reynoldsville
|
206cfs |
Little River Nr Quincy
|
101cfs |
Ochlockonee River Nr Concord
|
79cfs |
Spring Creek Near Iron City
|
36cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Davis Lake Dam
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