Lake Florence Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Lake Florence Dam, located in Harris, Georgia, was completed in 1935 by designer Eitel Bauer and serves as a vital recreational spot in the area.


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Summary

Standing at a height of 40.6 feet with a hydraulic height of 35.4 feet, the dam offers a storage capacity of 626.9 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 450 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is for recreation, and it spans a length of 510 feet, creating a surface area of 30 acres and draining a 1380-acre watershed.

Despite being privately owned, Lake Florence Dam is subject to state inspection with no regulatory agency oversight. The dam's hazard potential is rated as low, with a moderate risk assessment. While the condition of the dam is not currently rated, it undergoes inspection every five years to ensure its safety and integrity. With uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, the dam poses minimal risk to surrounding areas, making it a popular destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking a serene and safe environment for outdoor activities.

Year Completed

1935

Dam Length

510

Dam Height

40.6

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

30

Hydraulic Height

35.4

Drainage Area

1380

Nid Storage

626.9

Structural Height

35.4

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

41
       
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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.
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