Hidden Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Hidden Lake Dam, located in Carrollton, Georgia, is a privately owned earth dam designed by James A.


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Summary

Taylor, P.E. The dam, completed in 1989, serves primarily for recreational purposes, with a maximum storage capacity of 173 acre-feet and a normal storage of 113.6 acre-feet. Standing at a height of 22 feet, the dam spans 1365 feet in length and has a surface area of 14.2 acres.

With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, Hidden Lake Dam has not undergone a formal condition assessment. Despite being privately owned, the dam is subject to state inspection, but not state permitting or enforcement. The dam features uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, with a design that includes buttress core types and an unknown foundation type.

Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Hidden Lake Dam to be a captivating structure in the picturesque landscape of Carrollton, Georgia. While the dam primarily caters to recreational activities, its design and engineering by James A. Taylor, P.E., make it an intriguing feature for those interested in the intersection of water management and environmental conservation in the region.

Year Completed

1989

Dam Length

1365

Dam Height

22

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

14.2

Hydraulic Height

20

Nid Storage

173

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

22
       
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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.