Stitcher Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Stitcher Lake Dam, located in Carroll, Georgia, was completed in 1958 and serves multiple purposes including fire protection and stock or small fish pond management.
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Summary
Owned privately, this dam is primarily designed for earth and buttress construction, standing at a height of 23.6 feet and with a storage capacity of 136 acre-feet. The dam also has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Stitcher Lake Dam has not been state regulated but undergoes regular inspections, with the last one conducted in November 2017. The dam's location in Bowdow, Georgia, and its dimensions of 570 feet in length and a drainage area of 377 acres make it a key structure for water resource enthusiasts interested in the area. With uncontrolled spillways and outlets, the dam plays a crucial role in maintaining water levels and providing essential services to the local community.
Year Completed |
1958 |
Dam Length |
570 |
Dam Height |
23.6 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8.7 |
Hydraulic Height |
19.7 |
Drainage Area |
377 |
Nid Storage |
136 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
24 |
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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.
Stitcher Lake Dam