Little Springs Farm #6 Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Little Springs Farm #6 Lake Dam, located in Newton, Georgia, is an earth dam with a height of 26 feet and a storage capacity of 38 acre-feet.


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Summary

The dam is owned by an unspecified entity and was designed by Landmark Eng. The dam is primarily regulated by the state of Georgia, with inspections conducted every five years to ensure its safety and integrity. The hazard potential of the dam is rated as low, with a moderate risk assessment score of 3.

Despite its low hazard potential, the dam lacks a current condition assessment and emergency action plan, indicating potential areas for improvement in its risk management measures. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a surface area of 4 acres and a normal storage capacity of 20 acre-feet. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, it remains a critical infrastructure for water resource management in the area. Overall, Little Springs Farm #6 Lake Dam serves as a vital structure for water storage and flood control in the region, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its long-term safety and resilience in the face of changing climate conditions.

Dam Height

26

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

4

Nid Storage

38

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

26
       
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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.