Greensboro Water Reservior Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

The Greensboro Water Reservoir Dam, located in Greene, Georgia, was completed in 1960 by the city of Greensboro.


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Summary

This earth dam stands at a height of 35.6 feet and serves primarily for recreation purposes, with a storage capacity of 37 acre-feet. The dam is situated on an unknown river or stream, and its spillway type is uncontrolled, with uncontrolled outlet gates.

Despite being classified as having an undetermined hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, the dam's condition is currently not rated. The dam has not been inspected recently, and its emergency action plan status is unknown. With a buttress core type and structural height of 17 feet, the Greensboro Water Reservoir Dam offers a picturesque setting for outdoor enthusiasts and water resource aficionados to explore and enjoy.

As a key feature in the Savannah District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Greensboro Water Reservoir Dam provides a valuable recreational space for the local community. While its risk assessment may be moderate, the dam's historical significance and role in providing water storage and recreational opportunities make it a noteworthy destination for those interested in water resource management and climate resilience.

Year Completed

1960

Dam Length

1520

Dam Height

35.6

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

2

Hydraulic Height

17

Nid Storage

37

Structural Height

17

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Undetermined

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

36
       
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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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