Little Springs Farm Lake Dam #4 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Little Springs Farm Lake Dam #4 is a privately owned Earth dam located in Newton, Georgia, along the Little Spring Branch.


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Summary

Standing at 49 feet high and 528 feet long, this dam has a storage capacity of 741 acre-feet and a surface area of 25 acres. While it is not regulated by the state, it undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, with an uncontrolled outlet gate.

Despite its low hazard potential, Little Springs Farm Lake Dam #4 is classified as having a moderate risk level, with a risk assessment rating of 3. The condition of the dam is currently not rated, and there are no emergency action plans in place. The last inspection took place in 2005, with a frequency of every 5 years. The dam is situated within the jurisdiction of the state and is not part of the US Army Corps of Engineers. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this dam presents an interesting case study in private dam ownership and management in Georgia.

Dam Length

528

Dam Height

49

River Or Stream

LITTLE SPRING BRANCH

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

25

Nid Storage

741

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

49
       
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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.