Turners Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Turners Lake Dam, located in Covington, Georgia, was completed in 1957 with a primary purpose of providing recreational opportunities.


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Summary

The dam, designed by SCS, stands at a height of 26 feet and has a hydraulic height of 23 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 284 acre-feet. The dam, classified as an Earth dam with Buttress core type, spans a length of 720 feet and covers a surface area of 22 acres.

While Turners Lake Dam has a low hazard potential, it is currently not rated for its condition assessment as the last inspection took place in September 1997. The dam is not state-regulated but is under state jurisdiction, with inspections occurring every 5 years. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, with proactive risk management measures yet to be outlined. Despite its age, Turners Lake Dam continues to stand as a vital structure for recreation in the area, serving as a testament to engineering ingenuity and resource management in the face of evolving climate challenges.

Year Completed

1957

Dam Length

720

Dam Height

26

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

22

Hydraulic Height

23

Nid Storage

284

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

26
       
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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.