Cawley Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Cawley Lake Dam, located in Grovetown, Georgia, was completed in 1966 and serves primarily for recreation.


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Summary

The dam is of earth type with a height of 28 feet and a hydraulic height of 16 feet. The storage capacity of the dam is 65 acre-feet, with normal storage at 43 acre-feet. Despite being uncontrolled, the spillway type is listed as "Uncontrolled", and the hazard potential is rated as low.

The dam, owned by a private entity, has not been modified in recent years and is currently in a not rated condition. While the dam is not state regulated, it undergoes regular inspections, with the last one conducted in 2003. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, with a DSAC assigned date pending. Overall, Cawley Lake Dam provides a valuable recreational resource in the area while maintaining a low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment.

Year Completed

1966

Dam Length

365

Dam Height

28

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

6

Hydraulic Height

16

Nid Storage

65

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

28
       
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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.