Nash Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Nash Lake Dam, located in Upson, Georgia, was completed in 1957 and serves as a recreational site for water resource and climate enthusiasts.


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Summary

The dam, designed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, is classified as an Earth dam with a height of 29 feet and a length of 500 feet. It has a storage capacity of 227 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 140 acre-feet and a surface area of 14 acres.

The dam, situated on Weatherford Branch, is privately owned and maintained, with state jurisdiction but no state regulation or permitting required. It has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. Despite not being regularly inspected, the dam's condition is currently not rated. The primary purpose of Nash Lake Dam is recreation, with uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates.

Overall, Nash Lake Dam offers a picturesque setting for outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and wildlife observation, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts in the Rock Environs area. Its historical significance and serene surroundings attract visitors seeking to enjoy the beauty of Georgia's water resources while appreciating the engineering marvel that is the Nash Lake Dam.

Year Completed

1957

Dam Length

500

Dam Height

29

River Or Stream

WEATHERFORD BRANCH

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

14

Drainage Area

222

Nid Storage

227

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.