King Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
King Lake Dam in Wilkes, Georgia, is a private Earth dam with a height of 30 feet and a storage capacity of 89 acre-feet.
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Summary
The dam, located in the Charleston District, serves a primary purpose that is not specified, but its construction was completed at an unknown date. The dam's hazard potential is rated as low, with a moderate risk assessment score of 3.
Despite being non-federally regulated, the dam undergoes state inspections every 5 years, with the last inspection conducted in September 2016. The dam's condition is currently not rated, and it lacks an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and inundation maps. With uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, the dam's risk management measures and risk characterization summary are not specified, suggesting potential areas for improvement in its safety protocols. Climate and water resource enthusiasts may find King Lake Dam's data intriguing for further analysis and assessment of its impact on the surrounding environment and community.
Dam Height |
30 |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
89 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
30 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Kettle Creek Near Washington
|
9cfs |
Little River Near Washington
|
85cfs |
Broad River Near Bell
|
906cfs |
South Fork Broad River At Carlton
|
87cfs |
Little River Near Mt. Carmel
|
83cfs |
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.
King Lake Dam