Doc Holiday Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Doc Holiday Lake Dam, located in Jones County, Georgia, is a privately owned earth dam primarily built for recreation purposes.


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Summary

Designed by F.B. Flournoy, the dam stands at a height of 25 feet and has a storage capacity of 180 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 133 acre-feet. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, and it features uncontrolled outlet gates, making it a low hazard potential structure.

Despite not being state regulated, Doc Holiday Lake Dam undergoes regular inspections, with the last one conducted in November 2018. The dam is situated in the Mobile District of the USACE and is not considered a high-risk structure, with a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. While the dam's condition assessment is not rated, the dam is deemed to meet safety guidelines, and emergency preparedness measures are in place. Overall, Doc Holiday Lake Dam serves as a vital recreational resource in the region, showcasing the importance of sustainable water management practices in the face of climate change challenges.

Dam Height

25

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

14

Nid Storage

180

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

25
       
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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.