Farabow Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Farabow Lake Dam, located in Coffee, Georgia, is a privately owned structure primarily used for fire protection, stock, or as a small fish pond.
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Summary
This buttress dam stands at a height of 28 feet and has a length of 555 feet, providing a storage capacity of 135 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam is inspected every five years to ensure its structural integrity and safety.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Farabow Lake Dam does not fall under state regulation but is subject to regular inspections. Despite not being state-permitted, the dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, and emergency action plans have not been updated or prepared. The dam's uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates contribute to its moderate risk level, prompting the need for continued monitoring and potential risk management measures in the future.
Although Farabow Lake Dam serves multiple purposes and has a relatively low hazard potential, its location in Georgia's Coffee County raises concerns for potential risks and the need for ongoing vigilance. With the dam's last inspection date in July 2020 and its risk assessment marked as moderate, stakeholders and water resource enthusiasts alike will be keen to monitor any developments or improvements to ensure the safety and sustainability of this essential infrastructure.
Dam Length |
555 |
Dam Height |
28 |
Nid Storage |
135 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
28 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Turnpike Creek Near Mcrae
|
11cfs |
Ocmulgee River At Lumber City
|
2920cfs |
Alapaha River Near Alapaha
|
86cfs |
Oconee River Near Mount Vernon
|
1340cfs |
Altamaha River Near Baxley
|
4640cfs |
Little R At Tifton Worth Co Line Rd
|
45cfs |
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.
Farabow Lake Dam