Youmans Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Youmans Lake Dam in Georgia, constructed in 1956, serves multiple purposes including fire protection and stock or small fish pond management.


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Summary

The dam, primarily owned by a private entity, stands at 15 feet in height and spans 960 feet in length. It has a storage capacity of 138 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 14 acres. Situated in Pierce County, Georgia, the dam is not state regulated but undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety.

Despite being rated as having a low hazard potential, the dam is considered to have a moderate risk level. Its condition assessment is currently not rated, and there is no Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place. The dam features uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, with a risk management measures status that is unspecified. With a drainage area of 810 square miles, the dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region, providing essential services for fire protection and recreational activities while maintaining a low level of risk to the surrounding communities.

Year Completed

1956

Dam Length

960

Dam Height

15

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

14

Drainage Area

810

Nid Storage

138

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

15
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.