Trice Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Julia Lake Dam Maude Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Trice Lake Dam, located in Upson, Georgia, was completed in 1965 and stands at a height of 23 feet with a length of 570 feet.
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Summary
It serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a surface area of 16 acres and a normal storage capacity of 115 acre-feet. Managed by a private owner, the dam is classified as an earth dam with a stone core and is under state jurisdiction.
Despite being categorized as having a low hazard potential, Trice Lake Dam is subject to periodic inspections, with the last one conducted in June 2018. The dam's risk assessment is moderate, indicating a level 3 risk, but its condition is currently not rated. While it does not have a formal Emergency Action Plan in place, the dam is equipped with uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates to manage water flow. Overall, Trice Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study for water resource and climate enthusiasts, showcasing the balance between recreational use and safety measures in dam management.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
570 |
Dam Height |
23 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
16 |
Drainage Area |
570 |
Nid Storage |
210 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
23 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Flint River Near Culloden
|
1240cfs |
Shoal Creek At Shoal Creek Rd
|
17cfs |
Flint River Near Griffin
|
341cfs |
Tobesofkee Creek Near Macon
|
6cfs |
Line Creek Near Senoia
|
24cfs |
Falling Creek Near Juliette
|
21cfs |
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.
Trice Lake Dam