Oglesby Lake Dam (Lower) Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Oglesby Lake Dam (Lower), also known as Oglesby North Lake Dam, is a private earth dam located in Elbert, Georgia.


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Summary

Built in 1959 with a height of 43 feet and a length of 565 feet, the dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, providing a storage capacity of 244 acre-feet. The dam is classified as having a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition assessment.

Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Oglesby Lake Dam (Lower) stands as a key structure within the Forest Hills Community. With an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the dam has a hydraulic height of 38 feet and a surface area of 12 acres. While it is not state-regulated, the dam undergoes inspections every five years to ensure its safety and integrity. Overall, the risk assessment for the dam is moderate, indicating a level of caution in its management and maintenance moving forward.

Year Completed

1959

Dam Length

565

Dam Height

43

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

12

Hydraulic Height

38

Nid Storage

244

Structural Height

38

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

43
       
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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.