Lake Tobesofkee Dam
Lake Tobesofkee Dam is an earth dam located in Bibb County, Georgia, built in 1965. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lake Tobesofkee Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Tobesofkee Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Bibb County Board Of Commissioners (local government). It impounds the Tobesofkee Creek near Shiloh Church Environs.
The dam stands 54 feet tall and stretches 860 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1,756 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 43,054 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 115,520 square miles. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/09/2016. That was 10 years ago — unusually long for a high-hazard dam, which typically requires more frequent inspections.
At 54 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Georgia dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Bibb |
| Nearest City | Shiloh Church Environs |
| River/Stream | Tobesofkee Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.81994, -83.77058 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Length | 860 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 43,054 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 43,054 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 24,880 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,756 acres |
| Drainage Area | 115,520 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Bibb County Board of Commissioners |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/09/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00201 |
| Federal ID | GA00201 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |