Harrison Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Located in Ellaville, Georgia, the Harrison Lake Dam, also known as Trice Lake Dam, is a private dam with a primary purpose of providing fire protection and serving as a small fish pond.


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Summary

Built in 1979, this earth dam stands at a height of 22.5 feet and has a hydraulic height of 17.7 feet. With a storage capacity of 122 acre-feet, the dam's normal storage level is 77 acre-feet, encompassing a surface area of 11 acres.

Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, last inspected in May 2016. The risk assessment for Harrison Lake Dam is classified as moderate, with no specific risk management measures noted. The dam's associated structures and core type are not listed, and it does not have any state regulation or permitting. Overall, Harrison Lake Dam provides essential functions for fire protection and recreational use in the surrounding area, with a focus on safety and risk management for the community.

Year Completed

1979

Dam Length

555

Dam Height

22.5

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

11

Hydraulic Height

17.7

Nid Storage

122

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

23
       
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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.