Norman Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Norman Lake Dam in Georgia is a privately owned Earth dam with a height of 8.6 feet and a storage capacity of 112 acre-feet.


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Summary

The dam, situated in Tift County, was last inspected in November 2010 and has a low hazard potential. While the dam's condition is not currently rated, its risk assessment is moderate.

Located within the Jacksonville District, Norman Lake Dam is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates. With a drainage area of 1080 acres, the dam serves a vital role in managing water resources in the region. Although the dam is not state-regulated, regular inspections are conducted to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Norman Lake Dam to be an intriguing structure that plays a key role in water management within the area.

Dam Length

465

Dam Height

8.6

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

17

Drainage Area

1080

Nid Storage

112

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

9
       
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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.