Bailey Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Bailey Lake Dam, located in Cobb, Georgia, is a privately owned earth dam primarily designed for recreational purposes.
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Summary
Standing at a height of 22.8 feet with a hydraulic height of 16 feet, the dam boasts a storage capacity of 112.6 acre-feet and covers an area of 11 acres. Despite being uncontrolled, the spillway type ensures low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment.
Although the dam's specific completion year is unknown, the last inspection conducted in November 2016 deemed its condition as "Not Rated." With a regular inspection frequency of 5 years and a low hazard potential, Bailey Lake Dam remains a key structure for water resource management in the area. The dam's location within the Mobile District of the USACE contributes to its overall risk management and safety measures, ensuring its functionality for recreation and potential climate-related challenges.
Dam Length |
450 |
Dam Height |
22.8 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
11 |
Hydraulic Height |
16 |
Nid Storage |
112.6 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
23 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Oconee River At Dublin
|
1070cfs |
Oconee River Near Oconee
|
895cfs |
Buffalo Creek At Ga 272
|
54cfs |
Oconee River At Avant Mine
|
614cfs |
Williamson Swamp Creek At Davisboro
|
56cfs |
Oconee River At Milledgeville
|
514cfs |
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.
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