Holmes Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Harrison Lake Dam Morris Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Holmes Lake Dam, located in Laurens, Georgia, is a private earth dam standing at a height of 27 feet and stretching 1600 feet in length along Crooked Creek.
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Summary
Designed by SCHNABOL, this dam has a maximum storage capacity of 4400 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 1008 acre-feet. Despite being unregulated by the state, the dam is subject to periodic inspections to ensure its structural integrity.
With an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, Holmes Lake Dam poses a low hazard potential, with a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. Although the condition assessment is listed as "Not Rated," the dam has passed inspections as of September 2001, with an inspection frequency of 5 years. While the dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared, it is situated in an area where the risk of inundation is deemed to be moderate.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Holmes Lake Dam offers a fascinating glimpse into the engineering and management of a private earth dam in Georgia. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment underscores the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety of surrounding communities and the preservation of the local ecosystem.
Dam Length |
1600 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
CROOKED CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
4400 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
27 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Oconee River At Dublin
|
1070cfs |
Ocmulgee River At Hawkinsville
|
2110cfs |
Oconee River Near Oconee
|
895cfs |
Tucsawhatchee Creek Near Hawkinsville
|
29cfs |
Buffalo Creek At Ga 272
|
54cfs |
Oconee River At Avant Mine
|
614cfs |
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.
Holmes Lake Dam