Rocky Comfort Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
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Summary
Irrigation Dam, also known as Gardner Lake Dam, is a privately owned structure located in Louisville, Georgia. Built in 1979, this earth dam stands at 27 feet high and stretches 705 feet in length, offering essential irrigation capabilities to the region. With a storage capacity of 283 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 246 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in supporting agricultural activities in Jefferson County.
Despite being a low hazard potential structure with a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam has not been inspected since February 2003. Its primary purpose is irrigation, with uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates. The dam is not state regulated but falls under state jurisdiction, with no permitting or enforcement policies in place. While its condition is not currently rated, the dam's importance in water resource management for the area cannot be understated.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Rocky Comfort, INC. Irrigation Dam represents a vital piece of infrastructure that supports local agriculture and water management in Jefferson County, Georgia. With its earth construction and buttress core design, the dam provides essential irrigation capabilities while also serving as a low hazard potential structure. As efforts to address climate change and water scarcity continue, the maintenance and inspection of such dams become increasingly crucial to ensure the safety and sustainability of water resources for future generations.
Year Completed |
1979 |
Dam Length |
705 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
22 |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Nid Storage |
283 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
27 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Williamson Swamp Creek At Davisboro
|
83cfs |
Ogeechee River At Midville
|
662cfs |
Buffalo Creek At Ga 272
|
145cfs |
Spirit Creek At Us 1
|
11cfs |
Brier Creek Near Waynesboro
|
399cfs |
Oconee River Near Oconee
|
1430cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Rocky Comfort, Inc. Irrigation Dam