Scarbor Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Moorman Lake Dam Dunn Irrigation Pond
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Scarbor Lake Dam, located in Tift County, Georgia, is a private earth dam that stands at 10 feet in height and has a storage capacity of 175 acre-feet.
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Summary
The dam, situated on Gum Creek, serves as a water resource for the area, with a normal storage level of 90 acre-feet and a surface area of 30 acres. Despite being uncontrolled, the spillway type of Scarbor Lake Dam is classified as "Uncontrolled," with a hazard potential rated as low and a moderate risk assessment.
Designed by Mike Harrison, Scarbor Lake Dam has not undergone any state permitting processes but is subject to regular state inspections. The dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, and the last inspection took place in 2011. As a private structure, there are no federal agency involvements or funding associated with Scarbor Lake Dam. With its moderate risk assessment and low hazard potential, the dam continues to be an essential part of the local water resource infrastructure in Tift County, Georgia, ensuring water supply and flood control for the surrounding area.
Dam Height |
10 |
River Or Stream |
GUM CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
30 |
Nid Storage |
175 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
10 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Little R At Tifton Worth Co Line Rd
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0cfs |
Little River Near Adel
|
3cfs |
Alapaha River Near Alapaha
|
12cfs |
Withlacoochee River At Mcmillan Rd
|
45cfs |
Flint River At Ga 32
|
4340cfs |
Flint River At Albany
|
3510cfs |
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.
Scarbor Lake Dam