Smith Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Smith Lake Dam, located in Lamar, Georgia, was completed in 1966 and serves as a private recreational facility.
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Summary
The dam, primarily made of earth and buttress core types, stands at a height of 25 feet and spans 280 feet in length, with a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam is inspected every 5 years to ensure its structural integrity.
Despite being privately owned, the dam is not regulated by the state of Georgia and does not require permitting for maintenance or inspection. While it poses a moderate risk, the dam has not been rated for its current condition, and emergency action plans have not been prepared or updated. With uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, the dam's primary purpose remains for recreation, offering a surface area of 6 acres for water activities in the Gaggins Environs area.
The mobile district of the US Army Corps of Engineers oversees Smith Lake Dam, but with no federal agency ownership or funding. As water resource and climate enthusiasts explore the dam's location near the unknown river or stream, they can appreciate its unique design by the Soil Conservation Service (SCS) and its contribution to the local community for leisure and water storage needs.
Year Completed |
1966 |
Dam Length |
280 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Drainage Area |
115 |
Nid Storage |
90 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
25 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Shoal Creek At Shoal Creek Rd
|
17cfs |
Flint River Near Griffin
|
341cfs |
Ocmulgee River Near Jackson
|
1600cfs |
Falling Creek Near Juliette
|
21cfs |
Flint River Near Culloden
|
1240cfs |
Tobesofkee Creek Near Macon
|
6cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Smith Lake Dam