Rossee Lake Dam No. 3 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Rossee Lake Dam No.


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Summary

3, located in Putnam, Georgia, is a private earth dam with a primary purpose of fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. Standing at a height of 25 feet and a length of 460 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 55 acre-feet and a surface area of 4 acres. Although the dam is uncontrolled, its hazard potential is classified as low, with a moderate risk assessment rating.

Managed by the Savannah District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Rossee Lake Dam No. 3 has not been state regulated but undergoes regular inspections, with the last one conducted in October 2017. The dam, designed by SCS, is deemed to have a moderate risk level, and its condition assessment is currently not rated. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam serves a crucial role in providing fire protection and supporting local wildlife in the area. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Rossee Lake Dam No. 3 stands as both a functional structure and a potential area for further monitoring and assessment in the future.

Dam Length

460

Dam Height

25

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

4

Nid Storage

55

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.