Woodruff Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Woodruff Lake Dam, located in Midland, Georgia, was completed in 1930 for the primary purpose of recreation.


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Summary

This private Earth dam with a buttress core stands at a height of 38 feet and has a hydraulic height of 32 feet, providing a storage capacity of 374 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 240.5 acre-feet. The dam spans 645 feet in length and covers a surface area of 18.5 acres, serving the community with recreational opportunities in a picturesque setting.

With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, Woodruff Lake Dam has not been rated for its current condition. While it is not regulated by the state, inspections are conducted periodically to ensure its structural integrity. The dam features uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, indicating a simple yet effective design for managing water flow. Despite its age, the dam continues to provide valuable recreational benefits to the area.

Woodruff Lake Dam's location in Harris County, Georgia, makes it a focal point for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. Managed by a private entity, the dam offers a tranquil escape for visitors seeking boating, fishing, and other water-based activities. While its risk assessment suggests some potential concerns, the dam's long history and ongoing maintenance efforts contribute to its role in supporting the local community's recreational needs and enhancing the natural beauty of the region.

Year Completed

1930

Dam Length

645

Dam Height

38

River Or Stream

Unknown

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

18.5

Hydraulic Height

32

Drainage Area

305

Nid Storage

374

Structural Height

32

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

38
       
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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.