Arthur English Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Arthur English Lake Dam, located in Lamar, Georgia, was completed in 1955 and serves as a private recreational area.


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Summary

The dam stands at 19 feet tall and spans 400 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 101 acre-feet. Its primary purpose is for recreation, with a hazard potential rated as low and a moderate risk assessment score of 3.

Owned by a private entity, the dam is inspected every five years, with the last inspection conducted in September 2014. While it is not state-regulated or permitted, the dam is under state jurisdiction and is maintained by the owner. With uncontrolled spillways and outlets, the dam has not been rated for its condition assessment and does not have an emergency action plan in place. Despite its non-federal status, Arthur English Lake Dam remains a significant feature in the local landscape for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and appreciate.

Year Completed

1955

Dam Length

400

Dam Height

19

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

8

Drainage Area

130

Nid Storage

101

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

19
       
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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.