Csra Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Csra Lake Dam, located in Burke, Georgia, serves primarily for fire protection, stock, or as a small fish pond.
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Summary
The dam's core type is buttress, standing at a height of 24 feet, with a storage capacity of 297 acre-feet. While the dam is privately owned, it falls under state jurisdiction and is subject to state inspection, ensuring its safety and compliance with regulations.
The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with uncontrolled outlet gates. Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam has not been rated for its condition. The last inspection took place in June 2014, with an inspection frequency of every 5 years. Although the dam has not been modified in recent years, it remains a critical asset for water resource management in the area, providing essential services while maintaining a relatively low level of risk.
With its strategic location in the Daniels Branch watershed and its vital role in fire protection and water storage, Csra Lake Dam stands as an important structure in the region. While its condition assessment remains pending, the dam's contribution to water resource management and climate resilience cannot be understated. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to monitor and support the maintenance and monitoring of critical infrastructure like Csra Lake Dam to ensure the continued safety and sustainability of our water resources.
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
DANIELS BRANCH |
Nid Storage |
297 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
24 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Brier Creek Near Waynesboro
|
399cfs |
Beaverdam Creek Near Sardis
|
7cfs |
Brier Creek At Millhaven
|
458cfs |
Savannah River At Augusta
|
6790cfs |
Savannah R At Burtons Ferry Br Nr Millhaven
|
7320cfs |
Spirit Creek At Us 1
|
11cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Csra Lake Dam