Lumpkin Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Lumpkin Lake Dam, located in Sylvester, Georgia, serves as a crucial structure for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes.
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Summary
This private-owned dam on Tiger Thicket Creek stands at 8.4 feet high with a hydraulic height of 9.8 feet, providing a storage capacity of 136 acre-feet. With a surface area of 15.6 acres, the dam plays a significant role in water resource management in Worth County.
Although Lumpkin Lake Dam is classified as low hazard potential, its moderate risk assessment suggests the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance. While the dam has not been rated for its condition, inspection reports are conducted every five years to ensure its structural integrity. The last inspection in July 2016 highlighted the importance of emergency preparedness and risk management measures to mitigate potential hazards and ensure the safety of surrounding communities.
As a critical infrastructure component in the region, Lumpkin Lake Dam underscores the importance of sustainable water resource management and climate resilience. With a focus on operational safety and risk mitigation, ongoing assessments and maintenance are essential to safeguarding the dam's functionality and protecting the environment and local communities from potential risks associated with dam failure.
Dam Length |
600 |
Dam Height |
8.4 |
River Or Stream |
TIGER THICKET CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
15.6 |
Hydraulic Height |
9.8 |
Nid Storage |
136 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
10 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Little R At Tifton Worth Co Line Rd
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0cfs |
Flint River At Albany
|
3510cfs |
Flint River At Ga 32
|
4340cfs |
Little River Near Adel
|
3cfs |
Muckalee Creek At Ga 195
|
419cfs |
Flint River At Newton
|
4380cfs |
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.
Lumpkin Lake Dam