Leonard Morris Dam 1 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Leonard Morris Dam 2 Smith Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Leonard Morris Dam 1, located in Alapaha, Georgia, is a private earth dam built in 1972 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
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Summary
With a height of 11 feet and a length of 500 feet, the dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. Situated on the Tr-Rough Creek, the dam has a significant hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating.
Despite its limited surface area and drainage area of 0.09 square miles, Leonard Morris Dam 1 is designed with an uncontrolled spillway system with a width of 32 feet. The dam's maximum discharge capacity reaches 230 cubic feet per second, ensuring efficient water management during peak flow events. While the condition assessment and emergency action plan details are not available, the dam's risk management measures are deemed to be moderate, indicating a proactive approach to potential safety concerns.
Leonard Morris Dam 1 stands as a noteworthy structure in Tift County, Georgia, showcasing the intersection of water resource management and recreational activities. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the dam's design, purpose, and risk assessment provide valuable insights into the intricate balance between human-made infrastructure and natural ecosystems. Its presence highlights the importance of sustainable water management practices in safeguarding both communities and the environment.
Year Completed |
1972 |
Dam Length |
500 |
Dam Height |
11 |
River Or Stream |
Tr- Rough Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
0.09 |
Nid Storage |
60 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
11 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Little R At Tifton Worth Co Line Rd
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0cfs |
Alapaha River Near Alapaha
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12cfs |
Little River Near Adel
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3cfs |
Flint River At Ga 32
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4340cfs |
Withlacoochee River At Mcmillan Rd
|
45cfs |
Flint River At Albany
|
3510cfs |
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.
Leonard Morris Dam 1