Deer Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Ward Lake Dam Ulm Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Deer Lake Dam, located in Ochlocknee, Georgia, is a private recreational dam built in 1980 along Bryan Branch.
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Summary
This earth dam stands at a height of 23.1 feet and spans a length of 625 feet, offering a surface area of 40 acres for visitors to enjoy. While the primary purpose of the dam is recreation, it also serves as a flood control measure with a low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment.
Managed by unknown designers, Deer Lake Dam is inspected every five years with the last assessment conducted in December 2016. Despite not being rated for its condition, the dam's uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates contribute to its low hazard potential. Although not state-regulated, the dam is under the jurisdiction of Georgia and complies with state inspections, ensuring its structural integrity and safety for both recreation and flood control purposes. Outdoor enthusiasts and climate advocates will appreciate the role of Deer Lake Dam in providing a serene recreational spot while also serving as a protective barrier against potential flooding events in the area.
Year Completed |
1980 |
Dam Length |
625 |
Dam Height |
23.1 |
River Or Stream |
BRYAN BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
40 |
Hydraulic Height |
22.1 |
Nid Storage |
625 |
Structural Height |
22.1 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
23 |
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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.
Deer Lake Dam
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