Glover Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Glover Lake Dam, located in Whitesburg, Georgia, was completed in 1945 and serves primarily for recreational purposes.
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Summary
The earth dam stands at a height of 31.5 feet with a hydraulic height of 24.2 feet, providing a storage capacity of 183 acre-feet. The dam overlooks a surface area of 12 acres and has a spillway type classified as uncontrolled.
Despite its low hazard potential, Glover Lake Dam has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. The dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, but it undergoes inspections every five years, with the last one conducted in February 2017. The dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures remain unspecified, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and evaluation to ensure public safety and environmental protection. Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Glover Lake Dam a fascinating example of infrastructure that balances recreational benefits with potential risks.
Year Completed |
1945 |
Dam Length |
555 |
Dam Height |
31.5 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
12 |
Hydraulic Height |
24.2 |
Nid Storage |
183 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
32 |
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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.
Glover Lake Dam