Battle Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Battle Lake Dam, located in Douglasville, Georgia, was completed in 1960 and stands as a recreational spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts.


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Summary

The dam, primarily made of earth with a buttress core, has a height of 27.5 feet and a hydraulic height of 24.6 feet, creating a storage capacity of 34 acre-feet. With a surface area of 2.3 acres, the dam serves as a popular destination for outdoor activities and relaxation.

Managed by a private owner, Battle Lake Dam is not regulated by the state but undergoes inspections every five years to ensure its structural integrity. The dam's hazard potential is rated as low, with a moderate risk level of 3, indicating a manageable level of risk for potential emergencies. While the condition assessment is not rated, the dam continues to provide a safe and enjoyable environment for visitors looking to engage with water resources and enjoy the natural beauty of the area.

With an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, Battle Lake Dam offers a tranquil setting for recreation and serves as a testament to the importance of maintaining and monitoring water infrastructure. Situated in the Mobile District of Georgia, this dam represents a harmonious blend of human engineering and environmental stewardship, inviting enthusiasts to appreciate the intersection of water resources, climate dynamics, and recreational opportunities in the heart of Douglasville.

Year Completed

1960

Dam Length

309

Dam Height

27.5

River Or Stream

Name unknown

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

2.3

Hydraulic Height

24.6

Nid Storage

34

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

28
       
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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.