Bay Meadows Lake Dam North Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Bay Meadows Lake Dam North, located in Coffee, Georgia, is a privately owned structure primarily used for recreation purposes.
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Summary
The dam, standing at a height of 14.3 feet with a hydraulic height of 13.1 feet, holds a normal storage capacity of 68 acre-feet and a total storage of 160 acre-feet. The dam, constructed with an earth core and buttress foundation, spans a length of 825 feet and covers a surface area of 16 acres.
Despite being categorized as low hazard potential and not yet rated for its condition assessment, Bay Meadows Lake Dam North undergoes regular inspections every five years, with the last inspection conducted in July 2020. The dam utilizes an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with no state permitting required for its operation. While it is not regulated by the state, the dam is under the jurisdiction of Georgia, ensuring compliance with safety standards and inspection protocols. With a moderate risk assessment level of 3, the dam serves as an important recreational resource in the area, offering opportunities for water activities and wildlife habitat conservation.
Dam Length |
825 |
Dam Height |
14.3 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
16 |
Hydraulic Height |
13.1 |
Nid Storage |
160 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
14 |
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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.
Bay Meadows Lake Dam North