Crenshaw Lake Dam (Lower) Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Crenshaw Lake Dam (Lower), also known as Budd Lake Dam (Lower), is a private earth dam located in Oconee, Georgia.


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Summary

Built by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the dam stands at a height of 27 feet and spans a length of 415 feet. Its primary purpose is for recreation, offering a serene 3-acre surface area for water enthusiasts to enjoy.

While the dam has a low hazard potential and is currently in a not rated condition, it is crucial for the community to ensure regular inspections and maintenance to uphold its integrity. The last inspection dates back to November 1992, with a recommended inspection frequency of every 5 years. With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, there is a need for proper risk management measures to be in place to safeguard against any potential threats or emergencies.

Crenshaw Lake Dam serves as a vital water resource for the area, offering a storage capacity of 46 acre-feet and serving a drainage area of 100 square miles. Despite being unregulated by the state, the dam provides a valuable recreational space while also posing potential risks that need to be carefully managed to ensure the safety and sustainability of the surrounding environment.

Dam Length

415

Dam Height

27

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

3

Drainage Area

100

Nid Storage

46

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

27
       
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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.