Boyette Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Boyette Pond Dam, located in Adel, Georgia, was designed by R.H.


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Summary

Boyette and completed in 1949 for the primary purpose of irrigation. This private Earth dam stands at a height of 12.2 meters, with a hydraulic height of 11.8 meters, and a length of 680 meters. The dam has a storage capacity of 305 acre-feet and serves a drainage area of 1420 acres.

Despite being unregulated by the state, Boyette Pond Dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a condition assessment marked as "Not Rated." The last inspection was conducted in April 2016 with an inspection frequency of 5 years.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the infrastructure of Boyette Pond Dam will find its historical significance and engineering details compelling. With its focus on irrigation and its location in Cook County, Georgia, this dam serves as a vital component of the local water management system, highlighting the intersection of human intervention and natural resources in the region.

Year Completed

1949

Dam Length

680

Dam Height

12.2

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

38

Hydraulic Height

11.8

Drainage Area

1420

Nid Storage

305

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

12
       
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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.