Pumpkinvine Creek Watershed Structure No. 11 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Pumpkinvine Creek Watershed Structure No.


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Summary

11, located in Paulding, Georgia, is a state-regulated dam designed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction. This earth dam stands at a height of 44.5 feet with a hydraulic height of 40 feet, providing a storage capacity of 1568 acre-feet. Despite its critical function in flood control, the dam's condition assessment is rated as poor, presenting a high hazard potential.

The structure, built in an unknown year, has a spillway type classified as uncontrolled and outlet gates that are also uncontrolled. With a moderate risk assessment score of 3, the dam's maintenance and emergency preparedness are areas of concern, as the last inspection date in 2018 revealed a need for improvement. The dam poses a significant risk to the surrounding area in the event of a failure, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and upkeep to ensure the safety and protection of the community and environment.

As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is crucial to advocate for the proper maintenance and upkeep of Pumpkinvine Creek Watershed Structure No. 11 to mitigate potential risks and safeguard against flooding events. By addressing the dam's poor condition and implementing effective risk management measures, we can work towards ensuring the long-term sustainability and resilience of this vital infrastructure in Paulding, Georgia.

Dam Length

700

Dam Height

44.5

River Or Stream

Name unknown

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

21.4

Hydraulic Height

40

Nid Storage

1568

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

45
       
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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.