Mauldin Creek Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Mauldin Creek Lake Dam in Clarkesville, Georgia, is a privately owned earth dam designed by Dan McGill and Associates Inc.


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Summary

The dam, completed in 1992, serves primarily for recreational purposes and has a storage capacity of 550 acre-feet. Situated on Mauldin Mill Creek, the dam stands at a height of 53 feet and covers a surface area of 14.5 acres.

Despite being state regulated and inspected by the Georgia SAFE DAMS PROGRAM, Mauldin Creek Lake Dam is classified as having a high hazard potential. However, its condition assessment as of January 2017 was deemed satisfactory. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, and it has uncontrolled outlet gates.

With its captivating setting and important role in providing recreational opportunities, Mauldin Creek Lake Dam is a significant feature in the Habersham County landscape. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find this dam an intriguing structure to explore, given its unique design and historic significance in the region.

Year Completed

1992

Dam Height

53

River Or Stream

Mauldin Mill Creek

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

14.5

Nid Storage

550

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

53
       
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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.