Eagle Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Eagle Lake Dam, located in Pendergrass, Georgia, on Opossum Creek, is a privately owned Earth dam primarily serving purposes beyond flood control or water supply.
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Summary
Standing at a height of 26.5 feet, with a NID height of 27 feet and a length of 297 feet, the dam provides a storage capacity of 38 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 24 acre-feet. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, and it features uncontrolled outlet gates.
Despite being classified as having an undetermined hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, Eagle Lake Dam has not been rated for its condition and lacks an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and inundation maps. The last inspection conducted on the dam was in August 2016, with an inspection frequency of every 5 years. The risk management measures and specific risk characteristics of the dam remain unspecified, indicating a need for further assessment and preparedness in the face of potential emergencies or hazards. Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Eagle Lake Dam an intriguing subject for further study and monitoring, given its location in Jackson, Georgia, and its role in the local water infrastructure.
Dam Length |
297 |
Dam Height |
26.5 |
River Or Stream |
Opossum Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2.5 |
Nid Storage |
38 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
27 |
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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.
Eagle Lake Dam