Davis Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Davis Lake Dam in Hancock, Georgia, is a private-owned structure with a height of 27 feet and a storage capacity of 179 acre-feet.


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Summary

This earth dam, with a buttress core type, serves as an essential water resource for the region, providing a normal storage capacity of 145 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has not been rated for its condition assessment.

Located within the Savannah District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Davis Lake Dam is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates. The last inspection of the dam was conducted in March 2017, with a scheduled inspection frequency of 5 years. While the dam has not been evaluated for its emergency action plan (EAP) or inundation maps, the risk assessment indicates a moderate risk level, emphasizing the need for ongoing risk management measures.

With its strategic location and crucial role in water management, Davis Lake Dam stands as a testament to the intricate relationship between water resources and climate factors. As climate change continues to impact the hydrological cycle, the maintenance and monitoring of structures like Davis Lake Dam become increasingly vital to ensure the safety and sustainability of water resources in the region.

Dam Height

27

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

13

Nid Storage

179

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

27
       
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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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