Rampley Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Rampley Lake Dam in Cherokee, Georgia, stands as a private structure designed by the Soil Conservation Service (SCS) with a primary purpose of recreation.


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Summary

This Earth type dam with a height of 34.3 feet and a hydraulic height of 24 feet holds a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, offering a surface area of 3 acres for recreational activities. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment score of 3.

Situated in the Mobile District and owned privately, Rampley Lake Dam has not been state regulated or permitted, but undergoes regular inspections every five years. The dam, with a history of unknown completion year, has a drainage area of unlisted size and a normal storage capacity of 25.5 acre-feet. Despite its non-rated condition assessment, the dam poses minimal risks and has not had an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared. With its scenic location and recreational offerings, Rampley Lake Dam is a notable landmark for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore in the region.

Dam Length

540

Dam Height

34.3

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

3

Hydraulic Height

24

Nid Storage

50

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

34
       
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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.