Curtis Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Curtis Lake Dam in Canton, Georgia, is a privately owned earth dam primarily used for recreation purposes.


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Summary

The dam has a height of 25.2 feet and a normal storage capacity of 45 acre-feet, with a maximum storage capacity of 67.1 acre-feet. The dam also features an uncontrolled spillway and uncontrolled outlet gates, with a low hazard potential rating and a moderate risk assessment score of 3. The last inspection of the dam was conducted in May 2019, with a scheduled inspection frequency of every 5 years.

Located in Cherokee County, Georgia, the Curtis Lake Dam offers a surface area of 5 acres for recreational activities. The dam's construction designer is unknown, and it falls under the jurisdiction of the state of Georgia. Despite not being state-regulated or permitted, the dam is subject to state inspections, with no reported enforcement measures in place. The risk management measures for the dam are currently unspecified, indicating a need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure for both water resource and climate enthusiasts who frequent the area.

Dam Length

240

Dam Height

25.2

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

5

Hydraulic Height

22.2

Nid Storage

67.1

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

25
       
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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.