Woodward Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Woodward Lake Dam, located in Butts, Georgia, was completed in 1979 and stands at a height of 19 feet.


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Summary

The dam, primarily designed for recreation, is an earth dam with a buttress core type. It has a storage capacity of 164 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 108 acre-feet. The dam spans 1,110 feet in length and covers an area of 15 acres.

Despite its low hazard potential, Woodward Lake Dam is subject to periodic inspections, with the last one conducted in September 2016. The dam has an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, reflecting its simple design. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, indicating a potential for some risk. While the condition assessment is currently not rated, the dam's risk management measures and emergency preparedness plans are not clearly outlined in the available data. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Woodward Lake Dam presents an interesting case study in dam construction, design, and risk management in the state of Georgia.

Year Completed

1979

Dam Length

1110

Dam Height

19

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

15

Nid Storage

164

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

19
       
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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.