Martin Fish Pond (East) Dam is a private-owned structure located in Liberty, Georgia, with a primary purpose of recreation. The dam, constructed using earth and buttress core types, stands at a height of 9 feet and spans a length of 2500 feet. It has a storage capacity of 137 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 87 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 37 acres within a drainage area of 400 acres.
Although the dam is not state-regulated, it undergoes regular inspections, with the last one conducted in April 2016, resulting in a low hazard potential rating. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, with a DSAC assignment date and no specific risk management measures listed. While the dam is equipped with uncontrolled spillways and outlets, its overall condition assessment is currently not rated. Despite its unregulated status, Martin Fish Pond (East) Dam presents an intriguing case study for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the intersection of private ownership, recreation, and dam safety.
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