Danielly Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Danielly Lake Dam in Georgia is a privately owned earth dam with a primary purpose of recreation.
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Summary
Standing at 37 feet high, the dam has a storage capacity of 270 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 12 acres. Although the dam is uncontrolled, its hazard potential is rated as low, and it has not been formally assessed for its current condition.
Located in Walton County, Georgia, Danielly Lake Dam is not regulated by the state but is subject to inspections every five years to ensure its safety. The last recorded inspection date was in August 2009. Despite its moderate risk assessment rating, the dam has not had an emergency action plan (EAP) prepared or revised in recent years.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in dams and their management, Danielly Lake Dam offers a glimpse into a privately owned recreational structure that serves the local community. With its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, this earth dam poses a manageable level of risk, but the lack of recent assessments and emergency preparedness plans may warrant further attention to ensure its long-term safety and functionality.
Dam Height |
37 |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
12 |
Nid Storage |
270 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
37 |
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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.
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