Hill Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Hill Lake Dam, located in Meriwether, Georgia, is a private earth dam built in 1965 primarily for recreational purposes.


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Summary

The dam spans 420 feet in length and stands at a height of 15.7 feet, with a maximum storage capacity of 332.3 acre-feet. Situated on Kendal Creek, the dam's uncontrolled spillway type poses a low hazard potential, making it a relatively safe structure in terms of risk assessment.

Although not state-regulated, Hill Lake Dam is subject to regular inspections, with the most recent one conducted in June 2019. The dam's condition is currently marked as "Not Rated," indicating a need for further assessment. Despite its moderate risk rating, the dam's emergency action plan status and inundation maps remain unprepared, highlighting potential areas for improvement in risk management protocols. With its picturesque location and recreational focus, Hill Lake Dam serves as both a charming destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts and a reminder of the importance of maintaining safe infrastructure in susceptible areas.

Year Completed

1965

Dam Length

420

Dam Height

15.7

River Or Stream

KENDAL CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

35

Hydraulic Height

13.7

Drainage Area

8020

Nid Storage

332.3

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

16
       
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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.