Holden Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Garrard Dam 3 Sisters Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Holden Lake Dam in Wilkes, Georgia, stands as a vital structure owned by a private entity with NRCS as its designer.
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Summary
This Earth-type dam, with a height of 35 feet and a length of 300 feet, serves the purpose of water storage with a capacity of 50 acre-feet. The dam, completed at an unspecified year, holds a normal storage of 39 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 3 acres.
Despite being unregulated by the state, Holden Lake Dam undergoes inspections every 5 years, with the last assessment conducted in September 2016. The dam's hazard potential is considered undetermined, with a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. While the dam's condition is currently not rated, the structure's risk management measures and emergency preparedness are not detailed in the available data. Overall, Holden Lake Dam remains a key component in water resource management in the region, requiring continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure its safety and functionality for the community and surrounding environment.
Dam Length |
300 |
Dam Height |
35 |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3 |
Nid Storage |
50 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
35 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Kettle Creek Near Washington
|
9cfs |
Little River Near Washington
|
85cfs |
Broad River Near Bell
|
906cfs |
Little River Near Mt. Carmel
|
83cfs |
South Fork Broad River At Carlton
|
87cfs |
Broad River Above Carlton
|
418cfs |
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.
Holden Lake Dam