Potato Creek Ws Str # 78 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Potato Creek WS Str # 78, located in Lamar, Georgia, is a state-regulated dam designed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.


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Summary

Built in 1969, this earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet and spans 540 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 1873 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the Honey Creek Bee and serves the Five Points Environs area.

Despite its critical role in flood protection, Potato Creek WS Str # 78 is currently rated as having a high hazard potential and poor condition. The last inspection in 2014 raised concerns about its structural integrity, prompting a moderate risk assessment classification. With an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, there are clear indications that this dam requires immediate attention to ensure public safety and prevent potential disasters.

Given its outdated infrastructure and inadequate maintenance, stakeholders must prioritize the rehabilitation of Potato Creek WS Str # 78 to mitigate the risk of dam failure and safeguard the surrounding community. With the potential for catastrophic consequences in the event of a breach, it is imperative that necessary measures are taken to improve the dam's condition and enhance its resilience to changing climate conditions.

Year Completed

1969

Dam Length

540

Dam Height

30

River Or Stream

HONEY CREEK BEE

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

42

Drainage Area

4226

Nid Storage

1873

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

30
       
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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.