Carlos Camp Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Carlos Camp, located in Coweta, Georgia, is a privately owned Earth dam built in 1972 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service for the primary purpose of creating a Fish and Wildlife Pond.


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Summary

This dam stands at a height of 19 feet and spans 540 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 91 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Tr- Linch Branch and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, and recreation.

Despite being classified as low hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment, the condition assessment of Carlos Camp is currently listed as 'Not Available'. The dam has not been inspected in recent years, and there is no Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place. However, the dam is designed to handle a maximum discharge of 25 cubic feet per second through an uncontrolled spillway that is 28 feet wide.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Carlos Camp presents an opportunity to study the management and maintenance of private dams in rural Georgia. With its significant storage capacity and diverse purposes, this dam serves as a valuable resource for wildlife conservation and recreational activities in the area. Monitoring and assessing the condition of Carlos Camp could provide insights into the sustainability and resilience of water infrastructure in the region.

Year Completed

1972

Dam Length

540

Dam Height

19

River Or Stream

Tr- Linch Branch

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Drainage Area

0.18

Nid Storage

91

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

19
       
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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.