Upper Duke's Farm Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Upper Duke's Farm Lake Dam in Fayette, Georgia, is a private earth dam primarily used for recreation purposes.


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Summary

Standing at a height of 31.9 feet with a hydraulic height of 22.4 feet, this dam provides a storage capacity of 42 acre-feet with a surface area of 3.5 acres. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam is not currently rated for its condition and last underwent inspection in May 2015.

Located in Brooks, Georgia, this dam is managed by a private owner and is not regulated by the state. Despite its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the dam has not been modified in recent years and is considered to have a low hazard potential. The surrounding area does not have an inundation map prepared, but emergency contacts and risk management measures are in place to ensure the safety and integrity of Upper Duke's Farm Lake Dam.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Upper Duke's Farm Lake Dam offers a unique recreational spot in Fayette County. With its serene surroundings and moderate risk assessment, this earth dam stands as a testament to responsible private ownership and management in the realm of water resource infrastructure.

Dam Length

232

Dam Height

31.9

River Or Stream

unknown

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

3.5

Hydraulic Height

22.4

Nid Storage

42

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

32
       
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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.