Crawford Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Crawford Lake Dam, located in Columbia, Georgia, serves multiple purposes including fire protection and stock or small fish pond maintenance.


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Summary

The dam, primarily owned by a private entity, stands at 16 feet high with a hydraulic height of 14 feet. Its construction was completed by AAA CONST., and it is classified as an earth dam with a buttress core type.

Although the dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, it has not been inspected since March 1998 and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. The dam's storage capacity is 89 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 68 acre-feet. With an uncontrolled spillway type and outlet gates, the dam's associated structures and inspection frequency remain unspecified.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Crawford Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study in dam management practices and safety protocols. With its unique design features and multiple purposes, understanding the risk assessment and condition of this dam can provide valuable insights into the challenges faced by private dam owners in ensuring the safety and integrity of their structures in the face of changing environmental conditions.

Dam Length

304

Dam Height

16

River Or Stream

BENTON BRANCH

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

13

Hydraulic Height

14

Nid Storage

89

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

16
       
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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.