Lord Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 12, 2025

Lord Lake Dam, located in Johnson, Georgia, was completed in 1950 and serves as a recreational water resource in the area.


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Summary

The dam, primarily owned by a private entity, stands at a height of 12 feet with a storage capacity of 196 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, the dam has not been rated for its condition as of the last inspection in 2014.

Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Lord Lake Dam features an earth core type with buttress foundations and an uncontrolled spillway. Although not regulated by the state, the dam undergoes regular inspections every 5 years to ensure its structural integrity. Despite its limited capacity for flood control, the dam provides a tranquil setting for recreational activities and water enthusiasts in the surrounding area.

With its picturesque location and modest dimensions, Lord Lake Dam offers a serene escape for visitors seeking to enjoy outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and picnicking. While its main purpose is for recreation, the dam's historical significance and contribution to the local ecosystem make it a valuable asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts alike.

Year Completed

1950

Dam Length

700

Dam Height

12

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

18

Hydraulic Height

11.8

Drainage Area

530

Nid Storage

196

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

12
       
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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.