John Radford Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Gainer Pond Dam Ohoopee Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
John Radford Pond Dam in Emanuel, Georgia, is a private dam with a buttress core type and a height of 19 feet, providing a storage capacity of 112 acre-feet.
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Summary
The dam, located at latitude 32.437972 and longitude -82.319139, falls under the jurisdiction of the state of Georgia and is not regulated by federal agencies. With an undetermined hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam has not been inspected for five years and is currently in a not rated condition assessment status.
Despite being uncontrolled, the dam's spillway type and outlet gates are listed as uncontrolled, posing potential risks that have not been fully assessed. The emergency action plan (EAP) status and risk management measures for John Radford Pond Dam remain unknown, highlighting the need for updated inspections, assessments, and potential safety improvements. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this dam serves as a reminder of the importance of proactive monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and sustainability of our water infrastructure.
Dam Height |
19 |
Nid Storage |
112 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
19 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Oconee River Near Mount Vernon
|
2230cfs |
Ohoopee River Near Reidsville
|
105cfs |
Ogeechee River At Midville
|
662cfs |
Canoochee River Near Claxton
|
16cfs |
Ogeechee River At Rocky Ford Rd
|
557cfs |
Oconee River At Dublin
|
2420cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
John Radford Pond Dam