Wells Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Lewis Lake Dam Foley Lake Dam #1
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Wells Pond Dam, located in the Lake Harding community of Harris, Georgia, was completed in 1947 for the primary purpose of recreation.
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Summary
The dam, standing at a height of 30.4 feet with a structural height of 26 feet, serves as an important feature along the TR-Mountain Oak Creek. With a normal storage capacity of 77 acre-feet and a drainage area of 60 square miles, the dam offers a surface area of 7 acres for water enthusiasts to enjoy.
Despite being privately owned, Wells Pond Dam is subject to state inspection and jurisdiction, ensuring its safety and regulatory compliance. The dam's hazard potential is rated as low, with a moderate risk assessment score. The presence of uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates adds to the recreational experience while maintaining safety measures. With a history dating back over 70 years, Wells Pond Dam continues to be a vital part of the local landscape, providing both leisure and security for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the area.
Year Completed |
1947 |
Dam Length |
320 |
Dam Height |
30.4 |
River Or Stream |
TR-MOUNTAIN OAK CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7 |
Hydraulic Height |
26 |
Drainage Area |
60 |
Nid Storage |
108 |
Structural Height |
26 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
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.
Wells Pond Dam