Skyland Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Skyland Lake Dam, also known as Hetrick Lake Dam, is a recreational earth dam located in Locust Grove, Georgia.
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Summary
Built in 1970, the dam stands at a height of 30 feet and stretches for 599 feet along Wolf Creek. With a storage capacity of 798.8 acre-feet, the dam primarily serves as a reservoir for recreational activities, offering a surface area of 47 acres for visitors to enjoy.
Despite being categorized with a low hazard potential and not having a condition assessment rating, Skyland Lake Dam undergoes regular inspections, with the last one taking place in February 2016. The dam is equipped with uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, ensuring proper water management. While it is not regulated by the state, the dam is under the jurisdiction of Georgia and maintained by local government authorities.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Skyland Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study of a modest-sized earth dam in Georgia. With its moderate risk assessment rating and history of serving recreational purposes, the dam offers an opportunity to explore the intersection of infrastructure management, environmental conservation, and public recreation in the context of water resource management.
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Length |
599 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
Wolf Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
47 |
Drainage Area |
640 |
Nid Storage |
798.8 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
30 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Pates Creek At Buster Lewis Rd Near Flippen
|
21cfs |
Ocmulgee River Near Jackson
|
534cfs |
Honey Creek At Ga 212
|
14cfs |
Shoal Creek At Shoal Creek Rd
|
13cfs |
Flint River Near Lovejoy
|
63cfs |
Alcovy River Below Covington
|
118cfs |
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.
Skyland Lake Dam