Lake Deborah Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 13, 2025

Lake Deborah Dam is a privately-owned structure located in Charlton, Georgia, with a primary purpose of recreation.


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Summary

Built in 1960, the Earth dam stands at a height of 10 feet and spans a length of 1420 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 138 acre-feet. The dam is classified as low hazard potential and has not been rated for its current condition.

Despite being a non-federally regulated dam, Lake Deborah Dam undergoes state inspections every five years to ensure its safety and integrity. The spillway is uncontrolled, and the dam's outlet gates also operate in an uncontrolled manner. The risk assessment for the dam is considered moderate (3), indicating some potential risks that need to be managed. The surrounding area of the dam covers a drainage area of 140 square miles, providing a vital resource for the local ecosystem and community.

Lake Deborah Dam serves as a valuable recreational site in Georgia, offering opportunities for boating, fishing, and other water-based activities. Climate and water enthusiasts can appreciate the dam's role in providing water storage, flood control, and recreational opportunities while understanding the importance of regular inspections and risk management measures to ensure its continued safety and functionality.

Year Completed

1960

Dam Length

1420

Dam Height

10

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

18

Hydraulic Height

10

Drainage Area

140

Nid Storage

138

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

10
       
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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.