West Leisure Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 13, 2025

West Leisure Lake Dam, located in Houston, Georgia, stands as a vital structure for recreational purposes, serving as a popular spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts.


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Summary

Built in 1975, this earth dam, with a height of 12 feet and a length of 900 feet, offers a storage capacity of 174 acre-feet, providing ample opportunities for boating, fishing, and other leisure activities on its 20-acre surface area.

Managed by private owners, the West Leisure Lake Dam is regulated by the Georgia Safe Dams Program, ensuring its safety and compliance with state regulations. Despite being classified with a high hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2016 deemed it as satisfactory. This assessment, coupled with its moderate risk level, highlights the importance of ongoing inspections and risk management measures to safeguard the surrounding community and environment.

With its scenic location by Sandy Run Creek and its contribution to local water resources, West Leisure Lake Dam serves as a valuable asset for both recreation and water management in the region. As water enthusiasts continue to enjoy its amenities, ensuring the dam's safety and maintenance remains a top priority for all stakeholders involved.

Year Completed

1975

Dam Length

900

Dam Height

12

River Or Stream

SANDY RUN CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

20

Nid Storage

174

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

12
       
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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.