Middleton Farm Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Sears Lake Dam Jenkins Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Middleton Farm Lake Dam, located in Bridgeboro, Georgia, is a privately owned Earth dam designed by Douglas Pope.
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Summary
The dam stands at a height of 22.3 feet with a hydraulic height of 21.6 feet, providing a storage capacity of 202 acre-feet. While the primary purpose of the dam is not specified, its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment indicate that it plays a crucial role in water resource management for the area.
Although Middleton Farm Lake Dam is not regulated by the state, it undergoes regular inspections with a frequency of 5 years to ensure its structural integrity. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, contributing to its maximum storage capacity of 202 acre-feet and normal storage of 126 acre-feet. Despite being unlisted in terms of foundations, the dam's core type is classified as Buttress, highlighting its design for stability and resilience.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Middleton Farm Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study in private dam ownership and management. With its location in Worth County, Georgia, the dam serves as a vital infrastructure for water storage and flood control in the region. Its design and maintenance practices, including the lack of a current condition assessment, offer valuable insights into the complexities of ensuring the safety and functionality of dams in a changing climate scenario.
Dam Height |
22.3 |
River Or Stream |
unknown |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
14.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
21.6 |
Nid Storage |
202 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
22 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Flint River At Albany
|
3510cfs |
Flint River At Ga 32
|
4340cfs |
Little R At Tifton Worth Co Line Rd
|
0cfs |
Flint River At Newton
|
4380cfs |
Muckalee Creek At Ga 195
|
419cfs |
Kinchafoonee Creek Near Dawson
|
531cfs |
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.
Middleton Farm Lake Dam