Four Lakes Inc. Dam #1 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
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Summary
Dam #1, located in Muscogee County, Georgia, was completed in 1950 and serves primarily for recreational purposes. This earth dam, with a height of 21 feet and a length of 530 feet, provides a storage capacity of 171 acre-feet and a surface area of 15 acres. Despite being unlisted for its foundations, the dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, indicating a manageable level of risk.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, and is inspected every five years, with the last inspection conducted in April 2018. While the dam is privately owned and not regulated by the state, it falls under the jurisdiction of Georgia and has undergone state inspections. With its location in Upatoi and its close proximity to the USACEDistrict of Mobile, this dam contributes to the local landscape and offers recreational opportunities for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the area.
Year Completed |
1950 |
Dam Length |
530 |
Dam Height |
21 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
15 |
Hydraulic Height |
18 |
Drainage Area |
1700 |
Nid Storage |
171 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
21 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Upatoi Creek Near Columbus
|
275cfs |
Chattahoochee River At Us 280
|
1990cfs |
Uchee Creek Near Fort Mitchell
|
118cfs |
Flint River Near Culloden
|
1240cfs |
Hannahatchee Creek At Union
|
107cfs |
Kinchafoonee Creek At Preston
|
220cfs |
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.
Four Lakes Inc. Dam #1