Groover's Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Groover's Lake Dam, located in Douglasville, Georgia, was completed in 1930 by designer John F.


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Summary

Groover and serves as a recreational spot for water enthusiasts. This private earth dam stands at a height of 25.3 feet and spans 255 feet in length, creating a storage capacity of 456 acre-feet on Beaver Run Creek. The dam's primary purpose is for recreation, offering a surface area of 31 acres for outdoor activities.

Despite being categorized as having low hazard potential, Groover's Lake Dam is subject to regular inspections, with the last one conducted in April 2018. The dam features uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, ensuring the safety and stability of the structure. With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, risk management measures are in place to mitigate potential dangers associated with the dam. As an integral part of the local water resource system, Groover's Lake Dam continues to be a valuable asset for the community, providing both recreational opportunities and essential water storage capabilities.

Year Completed

1930

Dam Length

255

Dam Height

25.3

River Or Stream

BEAVER RUN CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

31

Drainage Area

4950

Nid Storage

456

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.