Travis Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Travis Lake Dam, located in Riverdale, Georgia, was completed in 1964 and serves primarily for recreational purposes.


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Summary

The dam, designed by SCS (SATTERFIELD), is classified as an Earth dam with a height of 17.8 feet and a storage capacity of 102 acre-feet. The dam poses a low hazard potential and has a moderate risk assessment score of 3.

Despite being privately owned, Travis Lake Dam falls under the jurisdiction of the state of Georgia, with regular inspections conducted to ensure its structural integrity. The dam is equipped with uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, with a drainage area of 230 acres. The surrounding surface area is 9 acres, making it a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers to enjoy various recreational activities around the lake.

Although the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, its risk management measures are being actively monitored. With its scenic location in Fayette County and close proximity to the Savannah District, Travis Lake Dam stands as a vital water resource for the community, highlighting the importance of maintaining and managing its infrastructure for both recreational and environmental preservation purposes.

Year Completed

1964

Dam Length

525

Dam Height

17.8

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

9

Hydraulic Height

16.2

Drainage Area

230

Nid Storage

102

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

18
       
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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.