Lembro Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Lembro Lake Dam in Georgia is a privately owned structure primarily used for recreation purposes.


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Summary

The dam, constructed with earth and buttress core types, stands at a height of 39.1 feet and spans a length of 235 feet. With a storage capacity of 75 acre-feet, the dam's normal storage level is at 52 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 4 acres.

Although the dam has a low hazard potential, it is regularly inspected with the last assessment conducted in January 2017. The risk assessment for Lembro Lake Dam is moderate, indicating a level 3 risk. While the dam is not rated for its condition, it meets regulatory standards for state inspection. With an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures are not currently available, highlighting areas for potential improvement.

Despite its moderate risk assessment, Lembro Lake Dam provides a valuable recreational resource for the community. As a key feature in the region's water resource infrastructure, ongoing monitoring and maintenance efforts are essential to ensure the safety and functionality of the dam for both recreational use and environmental protection in the surrounding area.

Dam Length

235

Dam Height

39.1

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

4

Nid Storage

75

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

39
       
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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.