Hart Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Hart Dam, located in Monroe, Georgia, is a privately owned structure primarily used for recreation purposes.
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Summary
Completed in 1960, this earth dam stands at a height of 34 feet and spans a length of 350 feet, with a storage capacity of 121 acre-feet. The dam's normal storage level is 75 acre-feet, serving a drainage area of 110 square miles.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Hart Dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. Despite being unregulated by the state, the dam undergoes inspections every five years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. With an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the dam poses minimal risk to the surrounding area and is not currently rated for its condition.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Hart Dam a fascinating structure, offering recreational opportunities while maintaining a relatively low hazard potential. Its historical significance as a local landmark in the Dyas Environs area, along with its unique design as an earth dam with stone core, make Hart Dam a notable feature in Georgia's water infrastructure landscape.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
350 |
Dam Height |
34 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Drainage Area |
110 |
Nid Storage |
121 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
34 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Tobesofkee Creek Near Macon
|
6cfs |
Flint River Near Culloden
|
1240cfs |
Falling Creek Near Juliette
|
21cfs |
Ocmulgee River At Macon
|
2030cfs |
Ocmulgee River Near Jackson
|
1600cfs |
Shoal Creek At Shoal Creek Rd
|
17cfs |
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.
Hart Dam