King Lake Dam #2 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

King Lake Dam #2, located in Columbia, Georgia, was completed in 1986 with a primary purpose of recreation.


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Summary

The dam, designed by SCS and owned privately, is an earth dam with a buttress core type standing at a height of 26 feet and a hydraulic height of 21 feet. It has a normal storage capacity of 60 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 145 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 10 acres along Walton Branch.

Despite being uncontrolled, the dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment. It has not been rated for its current condition, but it undergoes inspections every 5 years, with the last one conducted in September 2017. With its picturesque location and recreational purpose, King Lake Dam #2 serves as a vital water resource for the surrounding community, offering opportunities for outdoor activities and enjoyment of the natural environment.

Year Completed

1986

Dam Length

555

Dam Height

26

River Or Stream

WALTON BRANCH

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

10

Hydraulic Height

21

Nid Storage

145

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.