Grove River 30 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Located in Five Points, Georgia, Grove River 30 is a local government-owned dam designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along Hickory Level Creek.
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Summary
Completed in 1973, this earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet with a length of 303 feet, providing a storage capacity of 595 acre-feet. With a significant hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam has a spillway width of 75 feet and a maximum discharge of 670 cubic feet per second.
The dam, managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, serves as a critical infrastructure for flood control in Banks County, Georgia. Despite not having a condition assessment available, Grove River 30 remains a key component in mitigating flood risks for the surrounding area. With a drainage area of 1.83 square miles and a normal storage capacity of 130 acre-feet, the dam plays a vital role in water resource management in the region.
While the dam has not undergone recent modifications or inspections, its emergency action plan status and risk management measures are not currently available. Nevertheless, Grove River 30 continues to stand as a crucial structure for flood risk reduction and water resource protection in the Hickory Level Creek watershed, providing essential benefits to the community and environment.
Year Completed |
1973 |
Dam Length |
303 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
Hickory Level Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
17 |
Drainage Area |
1.83 |
Nid Storage |
595 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
30 |
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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.
Grove River 30