Johnson Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Johnson Lake Dam in Candler, Georgia, is a private earth dam primarily used for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes.


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Summary

Standing at a height of 15 feet with a length of 720 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 212 acre-feet and serves a drainage area of 415 acres. The dam is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating.

Located at coordinates 32.417222 latitude and -82.103611 longitude, Johnson Lake Dam falls under the jurisdiction of the state of Georgia and is inspected every 5 years, with its last inspection date noted as May 18, 2016. While the dam is not state-regulated or permitted, it does undergo regular state inspections. The dam's structural condition is currently not rated, but it is considered to have a moderate risk level, with no Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place at the time of data collection. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's risk management measures and inundation maps status remain unspecified, suggesting a need for further assessment and preparedness in the event of emergencies.

Dam Length

720

Dam Height

15

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

22

Hydraulic Height

15

Drainage Area

415

Nid Storage

212

Structural Height

15

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

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.
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