Lake Baldwin Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Lake Baldwin Dam in Tifton, Georgia, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1967 with a primary purpose of recreation.


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Summary

Situated on Tr- Little River, the dam has a height of 13 feet and a length of 700 feet, providing a storage capacity of 84 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam is managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service and falls under the jurisdiction of the USDA NRCS.

Despite its uncontrolled spillway type and lack of outlet gates, Lake Baldwin Dam poses minimal risk to surrounding areas due to its low hazard potential. The dam's condition assessment is currently not available, and there is no emergency action plan in place. The surrounding drainage area is small at 0.05 square miles, with a maximum discharge capacity of 230 cubic feet per second. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, it continues to provide recreational opportunities for visitors in the Tift County area.

Lake Baldwin Dam serves as a vital recreational resource in Tifton, offering a tranquil setting for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy. Its historical significance as a man-made structure dating back to the late 1960s adds to its charm, attracting visitors seeking a peaceful retreat. As climate and water resource enthusiasts, the dam's management by the USDA NRCS and low hazard potential make it an interesting case study in sustainable dam infrastructure and risk management practices.

Year Completed

1967

Dam Length

700

Dam Height

13

River Or Stream

Tr- Little River

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Drainage Area

0.05

Nid Storage

84

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

13
       
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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.