Faulkners Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Faulkners Lake Dam, located in Harris County, Georgia, was completed in 1950 and primarily serves as a recreational area for water resource and climate enthusiasts.


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Summary

The dam stands at 29.2 feet high with a hydraulic height of 25 feet, creating a storage capacity of 388 acre-feet and a surface area of 24 acres. The dam, classified as an Earth dam with a Buttress core, spans 675 feet across an unnamed river or stream.

Despite being privately owned, the dam is subject to state inspection and regulation, ensuring its structural integrity and safety. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, Faulkners Lake Dam poses minimal danger to the surrounding area. While the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, its last inspection in February 2020 revealed no significant issues.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Faulkners Lake Dam offers a picturesque and tranquil setting for various recreational activities. With its moderate risk level and robust design, the dam provides a safe environment for visitors to enjoy the beauty of nature while appreciating the importance of responsible water management and conservation efforts.

Year Completed

1950

Dam Length

675

Dam Height

29.2

River Or Stream

Name unknown

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

24

Hydraulic Height

25

Drainage Area

625

Nid Storage

388

Structural Height

25

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.