Sandra S. Kemp Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: W. J. Carbrough Dam Stephens Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
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Summary
Kemp Lake Dam, located in Tift County, Georgia, is a private earth dam standing at a height of 16 feet and spanning a length of 800 feet. This dam serves a primary purpose of water storage, with a total capacity of 240 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 200 acre-feet. It is designed with an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, presenting a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating.
Managed by the USDA and NRCS, Sandra S. Kemp Lake Dam is not regulated by the state but undergoes regular inspections with a frequency of 5 years. Despite being in a moderate-risk category, the dam's condition is currently not rated, and there is no emergency action plan in place. With its location in a region susceptible to climate variability, water resource enthusiasts may find interest in monitoring the risk management measures and potential updates to ensure the safety and resilience of this water infrastructure in the face of changing climatic conditions.
Dam Length |
800 |
Dam Height |
16 |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
25 |
Nid Storage |
240 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
16 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Little R At Tifton Worth Co Line Rd
|
3cfs |
Alapaha River Near Alapaha
|
34cfs |
Little River Near Adel
|
7cfs |
Flint River At Ga 32
|
3000cfs |
Flint River At Albany
|
4060cfs |
Muckalee Creek At Ga 195
|
482cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Sandra S. Kemp Lake Dam