Shealy Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Shealy Lake Dam, located in Randolph, Georgia, is a local government-owned structure on Pruitt Creek primarily used for recreation.
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Summary
This earth dam with a buttress core stands at a height of 19.7 feet and spans 750 feet in length. The dam has a storage capacity of 144.3 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 69.3 acre-feet, covering an area of 11 acres.
Although the dam has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition, it undergoes inspections every 5 years, with the last recorded inspection dating back to October 1, 2009. With uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, the dam poses a moderate risk level according to the data available. The structure has not been modified in recent years, and emergency action plans, risk assessments, and inundation maps have not been prepared or updated.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Shealy Lake Dam can appreciate its role in providing recreational opportunities in the area while noting the need for continued monitoring and potential risk management measures. The dam's presence on Pruitt Creek adds to the local landscape, and its data points to the importance of maintaining infrastructure for both safety and environmental preservation in the region.
Dam Length |
750 |
Dam Height |
19.7 |
River Or Stream |
PRUITT CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
11 |
Nid Storage |
144.3 |
Structural Height |
18.2 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
20 |
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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.
Shealy Lake Dam