The Kellys Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

The Kellys Lake Dam, located in Hart, Georgia, is a private-owned Earth dam primarily used for recreation purposes.


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Summary

Standing at a height of 24 feet and spanning a length of 420 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 126 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 10 acres. Despite being unlisted in terms of foundations, the dam is inspected every five years and has been deemed to have a low hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment rating of 3.

Constructed by the Soil Conservation Service (SCS), the Kellys Lake Dam is overseen by the state jurisdiction of Georgia and is not regulated by the state. With uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, the dam's emergency action plan is not rated, and there have been no recent risk management measures put in place. The dam's condition assessment is marked as 'Not Rated', indicating a potential need for further evaluation to ensure its safety and integrity for both recreational use and water resource management in the area.

Despite its modest hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, The Kellys Lake Dam remains a vital part of the local recreation scene in Hart, Georgia. Climate enthusiasts and water resource stakeholders may find interest in the dam's design and operational details, as well as the potential implications for the surrounding environment and community in the event of any unforeseen emergencies or incidents.

Dam Length

420

Dam Height

24

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

10

Nid Storage

126

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

24
       
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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.