Roosevelt Institute Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Roosevelt Institute Lake Dam in Meriwether, Georgia, is a state-regulated earth dam completed in 1987 with a primary purpose of recreation.


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Summary

The dam stands at a height of 23 feet and spans 1230 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 188 acre-feet and a surface area of 20 acres. The dam is regularly inspected by the Georgia-SAFE DAMS PROGRAM, with the last assessment in 2016 rating its condition as satisfactory. However, the dam is classified as having a high hazard potential, emphasizing the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance.

Located in a picturesque setting, Roosevelt Institute Lake Dam offers recreational opportunities for visitors while also serving as a vital infrastructure component for water resource management in the region. The dam is equipped with uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, with moderate risk assessment indicating the need for continued risk management measures. The dam's designer, J. Lancaster and Assoc., have ensured that it meets state regulatory requirements for permitting, inspection, and enforcement, highlighting the commitment to safety and environmental stewardship.

As climate change impacts water resources, the importance of maintaining and improving structures like Roosevelt Institute Lake Dam becomes increasingly critical. With a designated emergency action plan and regular risk assessments, stakeholders can work together to mitigate potential hazards and ensure the long-term safety and functionality of this essential water resource infrastructure.

Year Completed

1987

Dam Length

1230

Dam Height

23

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

20

Drainage Area

430

Nid Storage

188

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

23
       
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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.