Altman Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Altman Lake Dam, located in Bulloch, Georgia, was completed in 1948 and serves as a recreational water resource in the area.


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Summary

This private-owned earth dam stands at 20 feet high with a structural height of 18 feet and a length of 720 feet, providing a storage capacity of 75 acre-feet for recreational purposes. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam's uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates contribute to its overall safety.

Despite not being state-regulated or inspected, Altman Lake Dam remains a significant feature in the County Academy Environs, offering a surface area of 6 acres and a drainage area of 15 acres for water enthusiasts to enjoy. While the dam's condition assessment is classified as "Not Rated," its risk management measures are currently unspecified. The location's proximity to the Charleston District and its association with federal agencies brings additional attention to its maintenance and operational requirements, ensuring the safety and sustainability of this recreational water resource for the community.

Year Completed

1948

Dam Length

720

Dam Height

20

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

6

Hydraulic Height

18

Drainage Area

15

Nid Storage

75

Structural Height

18

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

20
       
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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.