Mark Faulk Irrigation Pond Dam West Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Mark Faulk Irrigation Pond Dam West, also known as Faulk Lake Dam, is a private earth dam located in Emanuel, Georgia.
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Summary
Built in 1973 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this dam serves the primary purpose of irrigation, with a storage capacity of 233.2 acre-feet and a surface area of 20 acres. The dam stands at a height of 19 feet and stretches 780 feet in length, providing water for a drainage area of 210 acres.
With its uncontrolled spillway and low hazard potential, Mark Faulk Irrigation Pond Dam West poses a moderate risk level, as assessed by a risk assessment rating of 3. While the dam has not been rated for its condition, it undergoes inspections every five years, with the last inspection conducted in December 2020. Despite not being regulated by the state, the dam is regularly inspected for safety and remains a vital resource for irrigation in the Tarversville environs.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Mark Faulk Irrigation Pond Dam West offers a fascinating insight into the infrastructure supporting agricultural practices in Georgia. Its construction by the SCS and continued operation for almost five decades showcase the importance of water management in sustaining local economies and ecosystems. As efforts to address climate change intensify, understanding the role of dams like Mark Faulk in water conservation and irrigation becomes increasingly crucial for ensuring sustainable resource management in the face of a changing climate.
Year Completed |
1973 |
Dam Length |
780 |
Dam Height |
19 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
20 |
Drainage Area |
210 |
Nid Storage |
233.2 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
19 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Ogeechee River At Midville
|
734cfs |
Oconee River At Dublin
|
1660cfs |
Oconee River Near Mount Vernon
|
2590cfs |
Williamson Swamp Creek At Davisboro
|
75cfs |
Ogeechee River At Rocky Ford Rd
|
587cfs |
Oconee River Near Oconee
|
1240cfs |
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.
Mark Faulk Irrigation Pond Dam West