Roger Kidd Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Located in Elbert, Georgia, Roger Kidd Lake Dam is a private earth dam designed by Joe Riley of NRCS and completed in 1996.


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Summary

Standing at a height of 25 feet and stretching 180 feet in length, the dam provides a storage capacity of 29 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 10 acres. Despite its relatively low hazard potential, the dam is categorized as having a moderate risk level.

The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with uncontrolled outlet gates. Its condition assessment is currently marked as "Not Rated," and the last inspection took place in October 2016, with a scheduled inspection frequency of every five years. The dam is not state regulated, but it falls under state jurisdiction, with inspections conducted regularly. Even though it does not have a designated primary purpose, Roger Kidd Lake Dam serves as a vital structure for water resource management in the region.

While lacking certain regulatory oversight, Roger Kidd Lake Dam plays a crucial role in water storage and management in the area. With its moderate risk level and low hazard potential, the dam remains a key feature in maintaining water resources and addressing climatic challenges within the region. Its construction and design highlight the importance of private initiatives in bolstering water infrastructure and resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions.

Year Completed

1996

Dam Length

180

Dam Height

25

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

1

Nid Storage

29

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

25
       
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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.
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