Stephens Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 8, 2025
Stephens Lake Dam, located in Tift County, Georgia, was completed in 1940 and serves primarily for irrigation purposes.
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Summary
This private earth dam stands at a height of 18.6 feet and has a storage capacity of 258 acre-feet. Despite being uncontrolled, the dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating of 3.
The dam's associated structure count is zero, and it is not regulated by the state. While it has not been inspected since August 2005, the condition assessment remains unrated. The dam's spillway type is listed as uncontrolled, and it boasts a drainage area of 470 square miles, with a normal storage capacity of 108 acre-feet.
Though lacking in recent inspection data, Stephens Lake Dam remains a crucial component of the local irrigation infrastructure in Tift County. Its moderate risk assessment underscores the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its continued functionality and safety for the surrounding community and water resources.
Year Completed |
1940 |
Dam Length |
780 |
Dam Height |
18.6 |
River Or Stream |
NO NAME |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
18 |
Drainage Area |
470 |
Nid Storage |
258 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
19 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Little R At Tifton Worth Co Line Rd
|
5cfs |
Alapaha River Near Alapaha
|
50cfs |
Little River Near Adel
|
22cfs |
Flint River At Ga 32
|
2580cfs |
Flint River At Albany
|
3620cfs |
Withlacoochee River At Mcmillan Rd
|
80cfs |
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.
Stephens Lake Dam