North Fork Broad River Ws Str # 8 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

North Fork Broad River WS Str # 8, also known as Watkins Pond Dam, is a state-owned structure located in the Boydville Community of Stephens, Georgia.


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Summary

Built in 1960 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the dam serves primarily for flood risk reduction on Davis Creek. Standing at a height of 45 feet with a total length of 918 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 406 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 42 acre-feet.

Despite being classified as a low hazard potential structure with a moderate risk assessment, North Fork Broad River WS Str # 8 has not been rated for its condition assessment. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, and is inspected every 5 years for safety and maintenance purposes. While the dam does not have a state permit, it is under state jurisdiction and is subject to periodic inspections to ensure its continued functionality and safety. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate management can appreciate the role of this earth dam in mitigating flood risks in the area and its contribution to the overall water management system in Georgia.

Year Completed

1960

Dam Length

918

Dam Height

45

River Or Stream

DAVIS CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

5

Hydraulic Height

44

Nid Storage

406

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

45
       
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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.