Robert Knox Lake Dam (North) Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Robert Knox Lake Dam (North) in McDuffie County, Georgia, stands as a private, earth-type structure completed in 1955 for recreational purposes, offering a serene escape for nature enthusiasts.


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With a dam height of 34 feet and a length of 555 feet, this dam provides a storage capacity of 112 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 7 acres, serving as a low-hazard potential structure with moderate risk assessment.

Located in the Charleston District, this dam is primarily used for recreation and sits within a drainage area of 110 square miles. Despite not being state-regulated, the dam undergoes inspections every 5 years to ensure its structural integrity. With uncontrolled spillways and outlets, this dam caters to the needs of water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking a peaceful environment to unwind and connect with the beauty of nature in Georgia's picturesque landscapes.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Robert Knox Lake Dam (North) offers a tranquil retreat in the heart of McDuffie County, Georgia. With its uncontrolled spillways and low-hazard potential, this private earth dam provides a safe and inviting space for outdoor recreation, boasting a storage capacity of 112 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 90 acre-feet. Despite being constructed in 1955, the dam continues to serve its purpose with a moderate risk assessment, making it a valuable asset for those seeking to explore the intersection of water resources and climate in a natural setting.

Year Completed

1955

Dam Length

555

Dam Height

34

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

7

Drainage Area

110

Nid Storage

112

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

34
       
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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.