Interlude Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Interlude Lake Dam, also known as Kovacs Lake Dam, is a privately owned Earth dam located in Cherokee, Georgia.


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Summary

Built in 1973, the dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a serene setting for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy. With a height of 25 feet and a length of 330 feet, the dam holds a storage capacity of 87.8 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 52.3 acre-feet. The dam's low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment make it a relatively safe structure in the area.

Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Interlude Lake Dam has an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates. While the dam is not state regulated, it undergoes regular inspections, with the last one conducted in April 2019. The dam's condition is currently not rated, but it is deemed to meet safety guidelines. Located in the Mobile District, the dam contributes to the overall water management and recreational activities in the region, providing a valuable resource for the community to enjoy and appreciate.

Year Completed

1973

Dam Length

330

Dam Height

25

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

6.5

Hydraulic Height

21

Drainage Area

190

Nid Storage

87.8

Structural Height

21

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.