Snows Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Snows Pond Dam, located in Danville, Georgia, on Turkey Creek, is a privately owned structure primarily used for recreation purposes.
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Summary
Built in 1959, this earth dam with a buttress core stands at a height of 12 feet and stretches 580 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 471 acre-feet, the dam covers a surface area of 27 acres and has a normal storage level of 67 acre-feet.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Snows Pond Dam has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. The dam is not state-regulated, but it undergoes regular inspections, with the last one conducted in December 2020. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, posing a potential risk in case of overflow or emergencies. While the condition assessment is currently not rated, the dam's risk management measures and emergency preparedness protocols remain unspecified.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Snows Pond Dam's structural details and risk assessment, this earth dam in Twiggs County, Georgia, offers a glimpse into the complexities of maintaining and managing private dams for recreational purposes. Despite its low hazard potential, the moderate risk assessment underscores the importance of regular inspections and emergency preparedness to ensure the safety and integrity of the dam and surrounding areas. The lack of state regulation highlights the need for proactive risk management practices by the private owner to mitigate potential hazards and safeguard the community and environment.
Year Completed |
1959 |
Dam Length |
580 |
Dam Height |
12 |
River Or Stream |
TURKEY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
27 |
Nid Storage |
471 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
12 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Oconee River Near Oconee
|
895cfs |
Ocmulgee River At Macon
|
817cfs |
Oconee River At Dublin
|
1070cfs |
Oconee River At Avant Mine
|
614cfs |
Buffalo Creek At Ga 272
|
54cfs |
Ocmulgee River At Hawkinsville
|
2110cfs |
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.
Snows Pond Dam