Hart Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Hart Lake Dam, located in Beachton, Georgia, is a private Earth dam primarily used for recreation.


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Summary

Standing at a height of 15 feet and spanning 306 feet in length, this dam provides a storage capacity of 110 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 75 acre-feet. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a hazard potential that is currently undetermined.

Despite being privately owned and not regulated by the state, Hart Lake Dam undergoes regular inspections, with the last inspection conducted in November 2016. The dam has a moderate risk rating, with an inspection frequency of every five years. While the condition assessment is currently not rated, the overall risk management measures and emergency preparedness for the dam are yet to be fully determined.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Hart Lake Dam an interesting structure for its recreational purpose and moderate risk level. With its unique design and location in Grady County, Georgia, the dam presents an opportunity for further study and evaluation to ensure its safety and effectiveness in managing water resources in the area.

Dam Length

306

Dam Height

15

River Or Stream

unknown

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

15

Hydraulic Height

15

Nid Storage

110

Structural Height

15

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Undetermined

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.