Upper Casey Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Upper Casey Lake Dam in Bartow, Georgia, is a private earth dam standing at 19 feet tall with a primary purpose of recreation.


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Summary

Located on Manning Creek, this dam offers a surface area of 7.3 acres and a storage capacity of 66.9 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment score of 3, this dam serves as a vital resource for water enthusiasts in the area.

The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with no state regulation or inspection. Despite not having a designated year of completion, Upper Casey Lake Dam continues to provide recreational opportunities for locals and visitors alike. With a drainage area of 209 square miles, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and supporting the surrounding ecosystem.

Although not currently rated for condition assessment, Upper Casey Lake Dam remains a popular destination for outdoor activities. With its scenic location and moderate risk level, this dam offers a unique opportunity for climate and water resource enthusiasts to appreciate the beauty and functionality of earth dam structures in the heart of Georgia.

Dam Length

345

Dam Height

19

River Or Stream

MANNING CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

7.3

Hydraulic Height

15.6

Drainage Area

209

Nid Storage

66.9

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

19
       
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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.