Kersey Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Kersey Lake Dam, located in Houston County, Georgia, was completed in 1960 and serves primarily for recreational purposes.


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Summary

This private earth dam stands at 9 feet high and stretches 660 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 109 acre-feet. The dam overlooks the scenic Redding Branch and offers a surface area of 24 acres for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy.

Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, Kersey Lake Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment. The dam features uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, while lacking official state regulation or permitting. Although the dam undergoes inspections every five years, its emergency action plan status and risk management measures remain unclear.

Enthusiasts of water resources and climate may find Kersey Lake Dam an intriguing structure for recreation and potential environmental study. With its unique design and picturesque location, the dam presents an opportunity to explore the intersection of human-made infrastructure and natural landscapes in the context of water resource management and climate resilience.

Year Completed

1960

Dam Length

660

Dam Height

9

River Or Stream

REDDING BRANCH

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

24

Drainage Area

4000

Nid Storage

109

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

9
       
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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.