Grace Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 13, 2025

Grace Lake Dam, located in LaGrange, Georgia, was completed in 1950 and serves as a recreational site with a primary purpose of providing leisure activities for visitors.


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Summary

The dam, classified as an Earth dam with a height of 22.5 feet, holds a maximum storage capacity of 120.4 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 10.1 acres. Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam has not been rated for its condition, indicating a need for further inspection and evaluation.

Owned and regulated by a private entity, Grace Lake Dam is not subject to state permitting but undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with no associated structures or drainage area listed. With a latitude of 32.999333 and longitude of -85.146222, the dam offers a picturesque setting for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and appreciate the natural beauty of the surrounding area. As a key part of the local landscape, Grace Lake Dam provides a vital recreational space while also posing manageable risks that require ongoing monitoring and maintenance efforts.

Year Completed

1950

Dam Length

570

Dam Height

22.5

River Or Stream

Name unknown

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

10.1

Hydraulic Height

20.3

Nid Storage

120.4

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

23
       
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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.