Kimoto Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Springdale Lake Dam York Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Kimoto Lake Dam, located in Cedartown, Georgia, was completed in 1954 and serves as a recreational facility for water enthusiasts in the area.
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Summary
The dam, which stands at a height of 25.6 feet and has a length of 535 feet, is primarily used for recreational purposes and is classified as an Earth type dam with a Buttress core. The dam has a storage capacity of 590 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 42 acres.
Despite its low hazard potential, Kimoto Lake Dam is subject to regular inspections, with the last inspection conducted in January 2019. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, with a rating of 3 out of 5. The dam is not currently rated for its condition, and there are no emergency action plans or inundation maps prepared for the site. However, the dam is under the jurisdiction of the state of Georgia and is inspected every five years to ensure its safety and integrity.
Managed by a private owner, Kimoto Lake Dam is a popular destination for outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and picnicking. With its picturesque location in Polk County, Georgia, the dam provides a tranquil setting for visitors to enjoy the natural beauty of the surrounding area. While the dam has not been modified in recent years and does not have any associated structures, it remains an important resource for the local community and a source of enjoyment for water resource and climate enthusiasts alike.
Year Completed |
1954 |
Dam Length |
535 |
Dam Height |
25.6 |
River Or Stream |
Name unknown |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
42 |
Nid Storage |
590 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
26 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Cedar Creek At Ga Ave At Cedartown
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5cfs |
Cedar Creek Near Cedartown
|
90cfs |
Coosa River Near Rome
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4520cfs |
Tallapoosa River Below Tallapoosa
|
89cfs |
Etowah River At Ga 1 Loop
|
1810cfs |
Terrapin Creek At Ellisville Al
|
91cfs |
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.
Kimoto Lake Dam