Morgantown Baptist Association Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

The Morgantown Baptist Association Dam, located in Blue Ridge, Georgia, was completed in 1949 and serves primarily for recreational purposes.


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Summary

The earth dam, with a height of 24.6 feet and a hydraulic height of 18 feet, impounds the Stillhouse Branch, creating a reservoir with a maximum storage capacity of 44 acre-feet. The dam is classified as low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition as of yet.

Managed by private owners, the Morgantown Baptist Association Dam is not regulated or inspected by state agencies. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with no associated locks. Despite being unregulated, the dam poses a moderate risk (3 out of 5) and has no emergency action plan in place. The location of the dam makes it an ideal spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and learn about the interconnectedness of dams, rivers, and ecosystems in the region.

Year Completed

1949

Dam Length

195

Dam Height

24.6

River Or Stream

STILLHOUSE BRANCH

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

5

Hydraulic Height

18

Drainage Area

367

Nid Storage

44

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.