Placid Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Placid Lake Dam, located in Houston, Georgia, is a privately owned structure built in 1972 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
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Summary
This earth-type dam stands at 22 feet high and stretches 465 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 361 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 143 acre-feet. The primary purpose of Placid Lake Dam is for fire protection, stock, or as a small fish pond, serving the local community in the Warner Robins suburbs.
Although the dam is classified as having a low hazard potential, a moderate risk assessment rating of 3 has been assigned to it. Despite not being state regulated or permitted, the dam undergoes regular inspections, with the last one conducted in January 2018. The structure features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with no associated locks. Water from Placid Lake Dam is sourced from Cainey Branch and covers a surface area of 26 acres, draining a total area of 1200 acres.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Placid Lake Dam offers a glimpse into the engineering and environmental considerations of a small-scale water management structure. With its serene location and functional purposes, the dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water resource management and the role of private ownership in such endeavors.
Year Completed |
1972 |
Dam Length |
465 |
Dam Height |
22 |
River Or Stream |
CAINEY BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
26 |
Drainage Area |
1200 |
Nid Storage |
361 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
22 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Tobesofkee Creek Near Macon
|
7cfs |
Ocmulgee River At Macon
|
817cfs |
Ocmulgee River At Hawkinsville
|
2110cfs |
Tucsawhatchee Creek Near Hawkinsville
|
29cfs |
Turkey Creek At Byromville
|
12cfs |
Flint River At Ga 26
|
1550cfs |
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.
Placid Lake Dam