Laquidara Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Laquidara Lake Dam, located in Butler, Georgia, is a private-owned structure on Whitewater Creek completed in 1993.


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Summary

This Earth dam stands at a height of 12.1 feet and has a maximum storage capacity of 68 acre-feet. With a normal storage of 45 acre-feet and a surface area of 8.5 acres, the dam serves a low hazard potential and is currently rated as not assessed for condition.

Despite being unregulated by the state, Laquidara Lake Dam remains a crucial component of the local water resource infrastructure. The dam's uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates contribute to managing water levels and mitigating flood risks in the area. While the dam's risk assessment is moderate, there is a lack of detailed emergency action plans and inspection data available for public review.

As a fascinating structure in the Savannah District, Laquidara Lake Dam showcases the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience in Georgia. Its contribution to water storage and flood control highlights the importance of maintaining and monitoring such essential infrastructure in the face of changing environmental conditions.

Year Completed

1993

Dam Length

720

Dam Height

12.1

River Or Stream

WHITEWATER CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

8.5

Hydraulic Height

13.1

Nid Storage

68

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

13
       
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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.