Paige Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Paige Pond Dam, located in Lincoln, Georgia, is a privately owned structure with a low hazard potential.


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Summary

The dam is primarily an Earth dam type with a Buttress core, standing at a height of 26.5 feet and stretching 174 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 49.5 acre-feet and a normal storage of 30 acre-feet, this dam serves as an essential resource for water management in the area.

Although Paige Pond Dam is not regulated by the state, it undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, and its risk assessment deems the potential risks as moderate. With a risk management plan in place, the dam continues to provide valuable water storage and control functions for the surrounding community.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate the significance of Paige Pond Dam in maintaining water supply and managing potential risks in the region. As a privately owned structure without state permitting, the dam's role in water management underscores the importance of regular inspections and risk assessments to ensure the safety and reliability of such essential infrastructure for the community.

Dam Length

174

Dam Height

26.5

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

3

Nid Storage

49.5

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

27
       
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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.