Glencree Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Glencree Lake Dam, located in Forsyth, Georgia, was completed in 1950 and primarily serves as a recreational resource for water enthusiasts.


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Summary

The dam, standing at a height of 18.6 feet, is classified as an earth dam with a buttress core type. It has a storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, with a maximum storage of 60 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 20 acre-feet.

While the dam's hazard potential is rated as low and its condition assessment is currently not rated, the risk assessment for Glencree Lake Dam is moderate. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, and it falls under the jurisdiction of the Savannah District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. Despite not being regulated by the state, the dam provides a serene setting for recreational activities and serves as a picturesque backdrop for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy.

Year Completed

1950

Dam Length

150

Dam Height

18.6

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Nid Storage

60

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

19
       
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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.