Still Branch Reservoir Dam

STILL BRANCH· Pike, Georgia· Earth· 88 ft tall
High Hazard Local Government

Key Takeaway

Still Branch Reservoir Dam is classified as high hazard in Georgia. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 88 ft (taller than 99.3% in GA)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage16.3K acre-ft
Normal Storage11.9K acre-ft
Surface Area489 acres
NID IDGA07632

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: February 16, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: GA-SAFE DAMS PROGRAM

Ownership

City of Griffin

Local Government

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Quercus Farms Lake Dam

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Estes Lake Dam No. 1

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Neely Lake Dam North

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Neely Lake Dam South

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Estes Lake Dam No. 2

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Southern Mills Lake Dam

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Still Branch Reservoir Dam?

Still Branch Reservoir Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Still Branch Reservoir Dam?

Still Branch Reservoir Dam is owned by City of Griffin (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

How tall is Still Branch Reservoir Dam?

Still Branch Reservoir Dam has a dam height of 88 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Still Branch Reservoir Dam last inspected?

Still Branch Reservoir Dam was last inspected on February 16, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.