Savelle Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Lake Charles Dam Singletary Pond Dam
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Savelle Lake Dam, located in Meigs, Georgia, was completed in 1952 and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond management.
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Summary
This private dam stands at a height of 13.4 feet with a hydraulic height of 12.8 feet, creating a storage capacity of 81 acre-feet. The dam is classified as an earth-type structure with a buttress core and an uncontrolled spillway.
Despite being categorized as having a low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment is moderate (3), indicating a level of vulnerability that requires attention. The condition assessment of the dam is currently listed as "Not Rated", and there is no information on the last inspection date or inspection frequency. It is crucial for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor the status of Savelle Lake Dam to ensure its continued safety and effectiveness in water management for the surrounding area.
Year Completed |
1952 |
Dam Length |
750 |
Dam Height |
13.4 |
River Or Stream |
None |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
11 |
Hydraulic Height |
12.8 |
Drainage Area |
40 |
Nid Storage |
81 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
13 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Ochlockonee River Near Thomasville
|
81cfs |
Flint River At Riverview Plantation Nr Hopeful
|
4220cfs |
Flint River At Newton
|
4120cfs |
Ichawaynochaway Creek Below Newton
|
622cfs |
Ochlockonee River Nr Concord
|
195cfs |
Flint River At Bainbridge
|
4280cfs |
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.
Savelle Lake Dam