Clifton Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 13, 2025

Clifton Lake Dam, located in Toombs, Georgia, is a privately owned earth dam with a height of 22 feet and a length of 300 feet.


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Summary

The dam has a maximum storage capacity of 103 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 76 acre-feet. It serves the primary purpose of providing water storage for the surrounding area, with a surface area of 8 acres.

Despite being unregulated by the state, Clifton Lake Dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with inspections conducted every five years to ensure its structural integrity. The last inspection was carried out in May 2017 and the condition assessment remains unrated.

Overall, Clifton Lake Dam presents a moderate risk level but with low hazard potential. Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find this privately owned earth dam an interesting case study in dam safety management and risk assessment within the Savannah District of Georgia.

Dam Length

300

Dam Height

22

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

8

Nid Storage

103

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

22
       
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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.