Aycock Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Aycock Lake Dam in Monroe, Georgia, is a privately-owned earth dam completed in 1955 for recreation purposes.


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Summary

Standing at a height of 25 feet and with a length of 365 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 68 acre-feet and a surface area of 7 acres. Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam's condition has not been rated, and its last inspection dates back to August 2009.

Located in Walton County, Aycock Lake Dam is managed by the Aycock family and has not been subject to state regulation or permitting. The dam's primary purpose is to provide recreational opportunities, with uncontrolled spillways and outlets. While it does not have a designated emergency action plan in place, its risk management measures are unspecified. With a moderate risk assessment and a history of infrequent inspections, the dam's overall safety and maintenance status remain unclear.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Aycock Lake Dam presents an interesting case study of a privately-owned recreational structure that lacks state oversight and modern safety assessments. As climate change continues to impact water infrastructure across the country, the need for regular inspections and updated emergency action plans becomes increasingly important to ensure the safety and longevity of dams like Aycock Lake Dam.

Year Completed

1955

Dam Length

365

Dam Height

25

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

7

Nid Storage

68

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

25
       
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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.