Centralia Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Centralia Lake Dam, located in Franklin, Georgia, was completed in 1962 and serves primarily for recreational purposes.
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Summary
The dam, standing at a height of 26.8 feet with a hydraulic height of 22.1 feet, holds a normal storage capacity of 5,959.2 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 6.4 acres. Despite being privately owned, the dam is subject to state jurisdiction and inspection, ensuring its safety and compliance with regulations.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Centralia Lake Dam is classified as an earth dam with a buttress core type. With a low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment rating, the dam has not been rated in terms of condition assessment. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a maximum storage capacity of 85 acre-feet and a drainage area of 130 square miles. The last inspection conducted in August 2019 indicated a 5-year inspection frequency, highlighting the ongoing efforts to monitor and maintain the dam's integrity.
Centralia Lake Dam stands as a vital infrastructure in the region, providing both recreational opportunities and water resource management. While its risk assessment remains moderate, the dam's low hazard potential and regular inspections contribute to its overall safety and functionality. As a key component of the local landscape, Centralia Lake Dam continues to be an essential resource for the community and a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the area.
Year Completed |
1962 |
Dam Length |
384 |
Dam Height |
26.8 |
River Or Stream |
Unnamed |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6.4 |
Hydraulic Height |
22.1 |
Drainage Area |
130 |
Nid Storage |
5959.2 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
27 |
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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.
Centralia Lake Dam