Drennan Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Drennan Lake Dam, located in Fayetteville, Georgia, is a private dam on Murphy Creek primarily used for recreation.


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Summary

The dam is an earth dam with a buttress core type, standing at a height of 23.5 feet and serving a maximum storage capacity of 46 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam has not been rated for its condition assessment.

Although the dam is not regulated by the state and does not require regular inspections, its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates may pose some risks during extreme weather events. Despite the lack of recent data on its condition and emergency action plan, Drennan Lake Dam remains a key feature in the local landscape, offering recreational opportunities and contributing to the overall water resource management in the area. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the specifics of this dam can shed light on the importance of proper infrastructure maintenance and risk management in ensuring the safety and sustainability of water systems.

Dam Length

280

Dam Height

23.5

River Or Stream

MURPHY CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

5.3

Hydraulic Height

14.7

Drainage Area

75

Nid Storage

46

Structural Height

14.7

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.