Steverson Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Steverson Lake Dam, located in Telfair, Georgia, was completed in 1959 and serves primarily for irrigation purposes.
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Summary
The dam, with a height of 16 feet and a length of 525 feet, holds a storage capacity of 75 acre-feet of water. Situated on an earth foundation with a buttress core type, the dam's spillway is uncontrolled, with an uncontrolled outlet gate.
Managed by a private entity, Steverson Lake Dam is not regulated by the state and has a low hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment rating. Despite being in a condition that is not rated, the dam meets guidelines for emergency action plans. The risk management measures for the dam are currently unspecified, and further inspections and assessments are needed to ensure the safety and sustainability of this water resource in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1959 |
Dam Length |
525 |
Dam Height |
16 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Hydraulic Height |
15 |
Drainage Area |
78 |
Nid Storage |
75 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
16 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Turnpike Creek Near Mcrae
|
0cfs |
Ocmulgee River At Lumber City
|
2080cfs |
Oconee River Near Mount Vernon
|
2230cfs |
Altamaha River Near Baxley
|
3480cfs |
Oconee River At Dublin
|
2420cfs |
Ohoopee River Near Reidsville
|
105cfs |
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.
Steverson Lake Dam