Tanglewood Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Tanglewood Lake Dam, located in LaGrange, Georgia, is a private-owned earth dam primarily used for recreational purposes.


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Summary

Standing at a height of 29.3 feet with a hydraulic height of 26.6 feet, this dam holds a storage capacity of 110 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 7.3 acres. The dam, completed in an unknown year, spans a length of 540 feet and has a drainage area of 79 square miles.

Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Tanglewood Lake Dam is subject to regular inspections, with the last one being conducted in September 2019. The dam's condition is currently marked as "Not Rated", and it has a moderate risk assessment level of 3. While the dam does not have a designated Emergency Action Plan (EAP) or inundation maps prepared, it meets regulatory guidelines and is equipped with uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates. Overall, Tanglewood Lake Dam serves as both a recreational spot and a moderate-risk structure in need of continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure its safety and functionality in the face of changing climate conditions.

Dam Length

540

Dam Height

29.3

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

7.3

Hydraulic Height

26.6

Drainage Area

79

Nid Storage

110

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

29
       
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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.