Pumpkinvine Creek Ws Str #1 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Pumpkinvine Creek Watershed Structure #1, also known as Carnes Lake Dam, is a state-owned dam located in Paulding, Georgia.


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Summary

Built in 1954 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this earth dam stands at a height of 43 feet and serves primarily for flood risk reduction along Ward Creek. With a storage capacity of 942 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1000 acres, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.

Despite its importance, Pumpkinvine Creek WS Str #1 is rated as having a high hazard potential and poor condition, as assessed in March 2017. The dam has an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, making it susceptible to potential risks. The dam has a moderate risk level and undergoes inspections every two years to ensure its safety and integrity. With its key role in flood risk reduction, it is essential for the state regulatory agency, GA-SAFE DAMS PROGRAM, to enforce necessary measures to mitigate any potential hazards and ensure the dam's long-term functionality.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Pumpkinvine Creek WS Str #1 a fascinating structure to study, given its historical significance and critical role in managing water flow in the region. As part of the Mobile District, this dam requires ongoing monitoring and maintenance to address its poor condition and high hazard potential. Understanding the complexities of dam management and the impact of climate change on water resources are essential for ensuring the safety and sustainability of structures like Pumpkinvine Creek WS Str #1.

Year Completed

1954

Dam Length

333

Dam Height

43

River Or Stream

WARD CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

12

Hydraulic Height

31

Drainage Area

1000

Nid Storage

942

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

43
       
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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.