Newberry Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Newberry Lake Dam in Troup, Georgia, stands as a testament to the importance of water resource management and recreation in the region.


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Summary

Built in 1972 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this private Earth dam primarily serves the purpose of recreation, offering a serene escape for visitors at the HAMMETT ROAD COMMUNITY. With a modest height of 25.1 feet and a storage capacity of 153 acre-feet, the dam creates a surface area of 10.6 acres and plays a crucial role in the local drainage area of 156 square miles.

Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Newberry Lake Dam undergoes regular inspections, with the last one conducted in October 2014. The condition of the dam is currently labeled as "Not Rated," indicating that further assessment is needed to ensure its structural integrity. Although the risk assessment deems the dam to have a moderate risk level, there are no specific risk management measures or emergency action plans in place. This highlights the importance of continued monitoring and maintenance to safeguard the surrounding community and environment against any potential hazards.

Year Completed

1972

Dam Length

720

Dam Height

25.1

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

10.6

Hydraulic Height

21.5

Drainage Area

156

Nid Storage

153

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

25
       
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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.