Manous Lake Dam South Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Manous Lake Dam South, located in Ball Ground, Georgia, was completed in 1987 and serves primarily for recreational purposes.


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Summary

The dam, with a height of 25.9 feet and a storage capacity of 29.8 acre-feet, is classified as an earth dam with a buttress core. It is owned privately and is not regulated by the state, but undergoes regular inspections with a low hazard potential. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, and it features uncontrolled outlet gates.

Although the dam has not been rated for its condition, it has a moderate risk assessment level of 3. The last inspection was conducted in April 2019, with a scheduled inspection frequency of 5 years. While the dam is not under the jurisdiction of a state regulatory agency, it meets state inspection requirements. The risk management measures and emergency action plan status for Manous Lake Dam South are not specified in the available data, but its moderate risk level suggests the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its safety and integrity for both recreational activities and water resource management in the area.

Year Completed

1987

Dam Length

300

Dam Height

25.9

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

2.5

Hydraulic Height

18.8

Nid Storage

29.8

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

26
       
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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.