Timber Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Timber Lake Dam in Muscogee, Georgia, is a private recreational facility with a primary purpose of offering leisure activities for water resource and climate enthusiasts.


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Summary

This Earth-type dam, with a height of 14.8 feet and a hydraulic height of 14 feet, provides storage of 160.5 acre-feet of water and covers an area of 18 acres. Situated in a picturesque setting in Midland, Georgia, this dam boasts a spillway type of "Uncontrolled," with uncontrolled outlet gates and a low hazard potential.

While Timber Lake Dam has not been rated for its condition, it undergoes inspections every five years, with the last one conducted in April 2018. The dam's Risk Assessment classifies it as having a moderate risk level, and it is not regulated by the state but is subject to state inspection. With a non-rated condition assessment, the dam poses a low hazard potential, making it a relatively safe structure for recreational use. Overall, Timber Lake Dam presents an opportunity for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy outdoor activities in a scenic environment while adhering to safety protocols and regulations.

Dam Length

730

Dam Height

14.8

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

18

Hydraulic Height

14

Drainage Area

205

Nid Storage

160.5

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

15
       
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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.