Lake Charles Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Singletary Pond Dam Savelle Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Lake Charles Dam, located in Meigs, Georgia, is a private-owned earth dam that spans 840 feet across Oaky Woods Creek.
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Summary
The dam's primary purpose is for recreation, offering a surface area of 66 acres and a maximum storage capacity of 972.5 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, the dam has not been formally rated for its condition but undergoes inspections every five years. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a hydraulic height of 24.5 feet and a maximum height of 25 feet.
Despite not being state-regulated, Lake Charles Dam is situated within the jurisdiction of Georgia and falls under the Savannah District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. The dam's designer is unknown, and it has not been modified or updated since its completion, with the last inspection conducted in July 2019. With a congressman representative of Austin Scott (R), the dam serves as a focal point for recreational activities in the area. While it may not have a state permit or enforcement, the dam plays a crucial role in providing a leisurely environment for visitors to enjoy water-based activities in the heart of Thomas County, Georgia.
Dam Length |
840 |
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
OAKY WOODS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
66 |
Hydraulic Height |
24.5 |
Nid Storage |
972.5 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
25 |
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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.
Lake Charles Dam