Garretts Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Garretts Pond Dam in Georgia, located on Rambulette Creek, stands as a private earth dam primarily serving recreational purposes.
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Summary
With a height of 6.9 feet and a hydraulic height of 9.6 feet, this dam offers a storage capacity of 116 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 60 acre-feet. The dam spans 500 feet in length, creating a surface area of 17.5 acres.
Despite its low hazard potential, Garrett's Pond Dam has not been rated for its condition as of the last inspection in September 2017. The dam operates with uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, and it falls under state jurisdiction without regulatory oversight. The risk assessment for this dam indicates a moderate level of risk, suggesting the need for continued monitoring and management measures to ensure its safety and integrity for both recreational users and surrounding communities.
Dam Length |
500 |
Dam Height |
6.9 |
River Or Stream |
RAMBULETTE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
17.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
9.6 |
Nid Storage |
116 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
10 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Flint River Near Culloden
|
688cfs |
Flint River At Ga 26
|
1490cfs |
Muckalee Creek Near Americus
|
109cfs |
Upatoi Creek Near Columbus
|
165cfs |
Turkey Creek At Byromville
|
12cfs |
Kinchafoonee Creek At Preston
|
95cfs |
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.
Garretts Pond Dam