Bowen Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Bowen Lake Dam, located in Tifton, Georgia, was completed in 1939 and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond management.
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Summary
This private earth dam with a height of 8.6 feet and a reservoir capacity of 87.1 acre-feet, plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area. The dam is situated on the NO NAME river or stream, with a drainage area of 490 acres and a normal storage capacity of 39 acre-feet.
Despite being classified with a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, Bowen Lake Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment. The dam features uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, emphasizing the need for regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its safety and functionality. With a risk management plan and emergency action preparedness yet to be established, the dam presents an opportunity for collaboration between private owners and state agencies to enhance its resilience to climate change impacts and prevent potential hazards associated with its operation. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Bowen Lake Dam stands as a unique case study for the intersection of private ownership, water management, and infrastructure resilience in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
Year Completed |
1939 |
Dam Length |
710 |
Dam Height |
8.6 |
River Or Stream |
NO NAME |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
15.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
7.8 |
Drainage Area |
490 |
Nid Storage |
87.1 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
9 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Little R At Tifton Worth Co Line Rd
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0cfs |
Alapaha River Near Alapaha
|
12cfs |
Little River Near Adel
|
3cfs |
Withlacoochee River At Mcmillan Rd
|
45cfs |
Flint River At Ga 32
|
4340cfs |
Flint River At Albany
|
3510cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Bowen Lake Dam