Tankersly Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Tankersly Pond Dam, located in Irwin County, Georgia, was completed in 1967 and serves as a vital irrigation resource in the area.


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Summary

The dam, with a height of 12.6 feet and a length of 705 feet, primarily functions to store water for agricultural purposes. Managed by a private owner, the dam is constructed of earth and buttress materials, with an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates.

Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam has not undergone a recent condition assessment and is currently rated as "Not Rated." The last inspection took place in 1988, with an inspection frequency of 5 years. The risk assessment for Tankersly Pond Dam is moderate, indicating a potential for risk management measures to be implemented in the future to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure.

Overall, Tankersly Pond Dam plays a crucial role in supporting local irrigation needs in the OCILLA ENVIRONS area. With its strategic location and design, the dam continues to contribute to water resource management in the region, highlighting the importance of monitoring and maintaining infrastructure for sustainable water usage and climate resilience.

Year Completed

1967

Dam Length

705

Dam Height

12.6

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

12

Hydraulic Height

12

Drainage Area

82

Nid Storage

101

Structural Height

12

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

13
       
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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.