Dog River Reservoir Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

The Dog River Reservoir Dam, located in Douglasville, Georgia, serves as a key water supply source for the area.


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Summary

Built by HOFSTADLER & WOOD, this earth dam stands at a height of 45 feet and has a storage capacity of 6072 acre-feet. The primary purpose of the dam is for water supply, but it also offers recreational opportunities for the community.

Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam is regularly inspected, with the last inspection conducted in May 2018. The condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated," but the overall risk assessment is moderate. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, and it features outlet gates that are also uncontrolled. With a surface area of 253 acres and a maximum storage capacity of 6072 acre-feet, the Dog River Reservoir Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management for the region.

Dam Length

1100

Dam Height

45

River Or Stream

Dog River

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

253

Hydraulic Height

45

Nid Storage

6072

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

45
       
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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.