Lake Ridge Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Lake Ridge Dam, located in Clayton, Georgia, was completed in 1960 and serves as a crucial recreational spot with a primary purpose of providing leisure activities to the community.


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Summary

This private earth dam stands at a height of 24.2 feet and has a hydraulic height of 17.6 feet, offering a serene surface area of 18.4 acres for visitors to enjoy. The dam, with a storage capacity of 180 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 147 acre-feet, is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts seeking a tranquil retreat.

Managed by the Georgia-SAFE DAMS PROGRAM, Lake Ridge Dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by state agencies to ensure public safety. The dam boasts an uncontrolled spillway type and outlet gates, with a hazard potential rated as high, though its condition assessment was deemed satisfactory during the last inspection in January 2017. While the risk assessment indicates a moderate level, the dam continues to be a well-maintained and monitored structure offering a picturesque setting for water resource and climate enthusiasts to appreciate and enjoy. With its lush surroundings and recreational offerings, Lake Ridge Dam remains a valuable asset in the region's landscape.

Year Completed

1960

Dam Length

700

Dam Height

24.2

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

18.4

Hydraulic Height

17.6

Drainage Area

380

Nid Storage

180

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

24
       
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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.