Mullis Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Mullis Pond Dam, located in Bacon, Georgia, was completed in 1954 and serves multiple purposes, including fire protection and providing a habitat for small fish.
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Summary
The dam is privately owned and is not regulated by the state, although it undergoes regular inspections. With a height of 13 feet and a length of 695 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 428 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 32 acres.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Mullis Pond Dam has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. The dam's condition is currently not rated, and there is limited information available on its emergency action plan and risk management measures. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, and it has an uncontrolled outlet gate, indicating potential limitations in flood control measures.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Mullis Pond Dam's unique design features, such as its earth and buttress construction, may find the dam's location along Mill Branch in the Adventist Church environs intriguing. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, its regular inspections and moderate risk rating highlight the importance of continued monitoring and potential updates to its emergency preparedness measures.
Year Completed |
1954 |
Dam Length |
695 |
Dam Height |
13 |
River Or Stream |
MILL BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
32 |
Hydraulic Height |
13 |
Drainage Area |
6935 |
Nid Storage |
428 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
13 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Satilla River Near Waycross
|
45cfs |
Little Satilla River Near Offerman
|
2cfs |
Ocmulgee River At Lumber City
|
2080cfs |
Altamaha River Near Baxley
|
3480cfs |
Altamaha River At Doctortown
|
3110cfs |
Alapaha River Near Alapaha
|
12cfs |
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.
Mullis Pond Dam