Ray Family Old Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Located in the Beulah Community of Hancock, Georgia, the Ray Family Old Pond Dam is a private earth dam primarily used for recreational purposes.


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Summary

Built in 1965 and standing at a height of 12 feet with a length of 660 feet, this dam provides a storage capacity of 155 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 16 acres. The dam, designed by WATT and managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, has an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates.

With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, the Ray Family Old Pond Dam has not been inspected since February 2005, with an inspection frequency of 5 years. While the dam has not been rated for its condition, it is not currently subject to state regulatory oversight or permitting. Despite its age, the dam continues to serve its purpose of providing a recreational water resource for the local community, showcasing the importance of maintaining and monitoring such infrastructure for the safety and enjoyment of all.

Year Completed

1965

Dam Length

660

Dam Height

12

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

16

Hydraulic Height

12

Nid Storage

155

Structural Height

12

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.