Langdale Co. Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Langdale Co.
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Summary
Lake Dam in Quitman, Georgia, stands as a vital resource for fire protection, stock, and small fish ponds since its completion in 1965. This private Earth dam, with a height of 22 feet and a hydraulic height of 19 feet, serves a crucial purpose in managing water resources in the area. The dam has a storage capacity of 190 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 16.5 acres, supporting a drainage area of 190 acres.
Despite being unregulated by the state, Langdale Co. Lake Dam has a low hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment. The dam's condition remains unrated, with the last inspection occurring in January 2018, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance. With an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the dam's risk management measures and emergency action plan status are not specified, indicating a potential area for improvement in ensuring the safety and sustainability of this crucial water resource infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
600 |
Dam Height |
22 |
River Or Stream |
No name |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
16.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
19 |
Drainage Area |
190 |
Nid Storage |
190 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
22 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Langdale Co. Lake Dam