Walton Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Chickasaw Lake Dam Bentley Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Walton Lake Dam, located in Pelham, Georgia, was completed in 1957 by Lutz Construction and serves multiple purposes, including fire protection and creating a small fish pond.
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Summary
The dam is classified as an earth dam with a height of 11.2 feet and a hydraulic height of 9.6 feet. It has a normal storage capacity of 56 acre-feet and a maximum storage capacity of 81 acre-feet, with a surface area of 14 acres and a drainage area of 220 square miles.
While the dam has a low hazard potential, its condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated" as the last inspection was conducted in July 1984. Despite its age, the risk assessment for Walton Lake Dam is moderate (3), indicating a need for ongoing monitoring and potential risk management measures. The dam has an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, and it is not regulated by the state, inspected, or permitted. Climate and water resource enthusiasts may be interested in the historical and operational details of this dam, as well as its role in providing essential water resources and supporting local ecosystems in the region.
Year Completed |
1957 |
Dam Length |
680 |
Dam Height |
11.2 |
River Or Stream |
Name unknown |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
14 |
Hydraulic Height |
9.6 |
Drainage Area |
220 |
Nid Storage |
81 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
11 |
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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.
Walton Lake Dam