Searcy Lake Dam Reservoir Report
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Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Searcy Lake Dam, located in Thomasville, Georgia, along GATLING BRANCH, is a privately owned earth dam primarily used for recreation.
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Summary
Standing at a height of 16.4 feet with a hydraulic height of 15.6 feet, the dam offers a maximum storage capacity of 185 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 78 acre-feet. With a surface area of 15.5 acres and a drainage area of 1980 acres, the dam serves as a low hazard potential structure with a moderate risk assessment rating.
Despite being a non-federally regulated dam, Searcy Lake Dam has undergone state inspections with the last one conducted on July 17, 2019. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled with uncontrolled outlet gates, emphasizing the importance of regular monitoring and maintenance to ensure its structural integrity. While the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, its risk management measures and emergency action plan status remain undisclosed. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Searcy Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study in private dam ownership and the challenges associated with maintaining recreational water infrastructure in a changing climate.
Dam Length |
720 |
Dam Height |
16.4 |
River Or Stream |
GATLING BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
15.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
15.6 |
Drainage Area |
1980 |
Nid Storage |
185 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
16 |
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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.
Searcy Lake Dam