Gerbing Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Gerbing Lake Dam, located in Oak Grove Church Environs, Georgia, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond management.


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Summary

Constructed in 1961 by the Soil Conservation Service (SCS), this earth dam stands at a height of 13.8 feet with a hydraulic height of 12.6 feet. With a storage capacity of 112 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 48 acre-feet, the dam covers a surface area of 12 acres and drains a 370-acre watershed.

While the dam is primarily owned and regulated by private entities, it is inspected by the state of Georgia, with the last inspection conducted in September 2014. With a low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment score, Gerbing Lake Dam remains a crucial asset for water resource management in the region. Despite being uncontrolled, the dam's spillway type ensures safe discharge during high water events, further highlighting its importance in mitigating flood risks and providing essential water resources for the local community.

Year Completed

1961

Dam Length

540

Dam Height

13.8

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

12

Hydraulic Height

12.6

Drainage Area

370

Nid Storage

112

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

14
       
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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.