Dudley Irrigation Lake Dam # 8 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Dudley Irrigation Lake Dam # 8 in McDuffie, Georgia, is a privately owned earth dam with a height of 16 feet and a length of 210 feet.


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Summary

The dam, completed in an unspecified year, has a storage capacity of 223 acre-feet and serves as a water resource for the local area. The dam's primary purpose is not specified, but it is classified as having a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment level.

Despite being privately owned, the dam is not regulated by the state of Georgia and does not require a state permit for operation. It has not been inspected since May 2009, with an inspection frequency of 5 years. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway type and outlet gates. While the condition assessment is not rated, the overall risk management measures are not detailed in the available data. Overall, Dudley Irrigation Lake Dam # 8 presents an interesting case study for water resource and climate enthusiasts, with its unique design and operational characteristics.

Dam Length

210

Dam Height

16

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

17

Nid Storage

223

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.