Tim Sheridan Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Tim Sheridan Lake Dam, located in Smarr, Georgia, along the Little Tobesofkee River, is a private earth dam primarily built for recreation purposes.


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Summary

Standing at 26 feet high and spanning 385 feet in length, this dam has a storage capacity of 159 acre-feet and a surface area of 7 acres. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, and it has a low hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment rating.

While not state-regulated, Tim Sheridan Lake Dam undergoes regular inspections, with the last one conducted in June 2018. The dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, but it is considered to be in moderate risk due to its design and location. The dam does not have an emergency action plan prepared, but it meets guidelines for risk management measures. Overall, Tim Sheridan Lake Dam serves as a recreational structure with a focus on providing water resources for the surrounding area, contributing to the local climate and ecosystem.

Dam Length

385

Dam Height

26

River Or Stream

Little Tobesofkee

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

7

Nid Storage

159

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

26
       
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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.