Pattilio Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Pattilio Lake Dam, located in Fannin, Georgia, is a privately owned structure primarily used for recreation purposes.


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Summary

This earth dam, with a height of 30 feet and a hydraulic height of 15 feet, provides a storage capacity of 18 acre-feet of water. The dam, completed in an unknown year, spans 255 feet in length and covers a surface area of 2 acres.

Despite being unregulated by the state and having an undetermined hazard potential, the dam is considered to have a moderate risk level. With an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the structure's condition is currently rated as "Not Rated," signaling a need for further inspection and assessment. While the dam's emergency action plan status is unknown, its risk management measures and inundation maps have yet to be prepared.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Pattilio Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study in private ownership and recreational use of water infrastructure. The structure's location in a picturesque area of Georgia, combined with its moderate risk level and lack of state regulation, raise questions about the potential impacts of climate change and the need for improved monitoring and maintenance practices. As discussions around water resource management continue to evolve, Pattilio Lake Dam serves as a unique example of the intersection between human recreation and environmental stewardship in the face of changing weather patterns.

Dam Length

255

Dam Height

30

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

2

Hydraulic Height

15

Nid Storage

18

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Undetermined

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

30
       
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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.