Polands Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Polands Lake Dam in Georgia was completed in 1953 and is primarily used for recreation purposes.


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Summary

The dam is classified as an Earth dam with a height of 18 feet and a length of 475 feet, providing a storage capacity of 121 acre-feet. Located in the Elam Church Environs area of Jones County, the dam is owned privately and managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service.

Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is inspected every 5 years to ensure its structural integrity. The spillway type is uncontrolled, and the outlet gates are also uncontrolled. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, with a DSAC assigned date yet to be determined. While the dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, it remains a popular spot for recreational activities and continues to serve the local community as a vital water resource in the area.

Year Completed

1953

Dam Length

475

Dam Height

18

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

11

Drainage Area

130

Nid Storage

121

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

18
       
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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.