Dellinger Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Dellinger Lake Dam, located in Cartersville, Georgia, is a privately owned structure built in 1977 for recreational purposes on Drum Creek.


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Summary

The dam stands at 31.3 feet high with a hydraulic height of 25.1 feet, providing a storage capacity of 156 acre-feet. While the dam has a low hazard potential and is currently in a not rated condition, it is inspected every five years to ensure its safety and integrity.

Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Dellinger Lake Dam features a buttress core type and an uncontrolled spillway. Despite being unlisted in terms of foundations, the dam serves as a vital recreational spot with a surface area of 9.2 acres and a normal storage capacity of 83 acre-feet. Although not state regulated, the dam undergoes periodic inspections to mitigate potential risks and ensure its continued functionality for the local community.

With its moderate risk assessment and emergency action plan status unknown, Dellinger Lake Dam remains a key feature in the Bartow County landscape, offering both recreational enjoyment and a source of environmental interest for water resource and climate enthusiasts. As the dam continues to be monitored and maintained, its role in the region's water management and conservation efforts underscores the importance of sustainable practices for future generations.

Year Completed

1977

Dam Length

117

Dam Height

31.3

River Or Stream

DRUM CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

9.2

Hydraulic Height

25.1

Nid Storage

156

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

31
       
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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.