Ingram Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Ingram Lake Dam, located in Griffin, Georgia, is a private-owned structure primarily used for recreation purposes.


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Summary

The dam is classified as an Earth dam with a buttress core type and stands at a height of 25 feet. It has a storage capacity of 139 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 100 acre-feet. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, and it has an uncontrolled outlet gates system.

Although the dam has a low hazard potential, its risk assessment is moderate. The last inspection of the dam took place in September 2012, with an inspection frequency of every 5 years. The condition of the dam is currently not rated, and no emergency action plan (EAP) has been prepared or updated for it. While the risk management measures and inundation maps for the dam are not specified, the structure is not under the jurisdiction of the state regulatory agency.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Ingram Lake Dam presents an interesting case study in private ownership and recreation-focused infrastructure. The dam's design and operational features, such as its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, add complexity to its risk management and emergency preparedness considerations. As the dam continues to serve its recreational purpose, ongoing monitoring and assessment of its condition will be crucial to ensure the safety and sustainability of the structure in the face of potential climate challenges.

Dam Height

25

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

9

Hydraulic Height

25

Nid Storage

139

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

25
       
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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.