Lower Self Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Lower Self Lake Dam, also known as Self Lake Dam, is a private earth dam located in Georgetown, Georgia.


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Summary

Built for irrigation purposes, the dam stands at a height of 26.5 feet with a hydraulic height of 24.2 feet. It has a storage capacity of 336 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 170 acre-feet and a surface area of 20 acres.

The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. While the dam is not state regulated or permitted, it undergoes regular inspections, with the last inspection conducted in April 2016. Although the condition assessment is not rated, the dam is considered to meet guidelines for emergency action plans.

Overall, Lower Self Lake Dam serves as a vital resource for irrigation in the area, with a focus on water management and conservation. Its presence highlights the importance of maintaining infrastructure to ensure sustainable water resources and mitigate potential risks associated with dam failure.

Dam Length

270

Dam Height

26.5

River Or Stream

unknown

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

20

Hydraulic Height

24.2

Nid Storage

336

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.