Flemings Farm Little Buck Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Flemings Farm Little Buck Lake Dam, located in Clarke, Georgia, is a privately-owned structure designed by Landmark Eng.


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Summary

This Earth dam, with a height of 34 feet and a hydraulic height of 28 feet, serves primarily for irrigation purposes. The dam has a storage capacity of 128 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 87 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 7 acres and draining an area of 76 square miles.

Despite being unlisted for foundations and uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the dam's hazard potential is rated as low, with a moderate risk assessment. The last inspection was conducted in August 2004, with a scheduled inspection frequency of every 5 years. The dam is not currently regulated by the state but is under state jurisdiction, with enforcement measures not in place. Overall, Flemings Farm Little Buck Lake Dam provides a vital resource for irrigation in the area, with moderate risk management measures in place to ensure its safety and functionality for the future.

Dam Length

450

Dam Height

34

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

7

Hydraulic Height

28

Drainage Area

76

Nid Storage

128

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

34
       
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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.