Spring Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 13, 2025

Spring Lake Dam in Dillard, Georgia, is a privately owned earth dam with a height of 24 feet and a storage capacity of 57 acre-feet.


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Summary

This dam, located in Rabun County, was completed in an unlisted year and is primarily used for flood control purposes. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam is currently in "Not Rated" condition, indicating that its structural integrity has not been formally assessed.

Despite being unregulated by the state and lacking regular inspections, Spring Lake Dam remains a crucial piece of infrastructure for the surrounding area. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, emphasizing the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its continued safety and effectiveness. With its location in the Savannah District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Spring Lake Dam plays a vital role in managing water resources and mitigating flood risks in the region.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Spring Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study in the management of private dams and their impact on local communities. As discussions around climate change and water security continue to gain prominence, understanding the condition and risk associated with dams like Spring Lake becomes increasingly important for ensuring the resilience of our water infrastructure in the face of evolving environmental challenges.

Dam Height

24

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Nid Storage

57

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

24
       
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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.