Itt Rayonier Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
The Itt Rayonier Pond Dam in Fitzgerald, Georgia, also known as Snowden Lake Dam East, was completed in 1957 by the Soil Conservation Service (SCS) and is privately owned.
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Summary
This earth dam stands at a height of 22 feet, with a hydraulic height of 21.2 feet, and a length of 540 feet, holding a maximum storage capacity of 152 acre-feet. The dam serves the purpose of water storage for the area, with a normal storage capacity of 96 acre-feet and a drainage area of 460 acres.
Although the Itt Rayonier Pond Dam has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for condition assessment, its risk assessment is moderate. The dam has an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with the last inspection conducted in October 2016, with a scheduled inspection frequency of 5 years. The dam is located in Ben Hill County, Georgia, and is under the jurisdiction of the state, with no federal regulation or permitting involved. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Itt Rayonier Pond Dam presents an interesting case study in private dam ownership and management practices in the region.
Year Completed |
1957 |
Dam Length |
540 |
Dam Height |
22 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
11.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
21.2 |
Drainage Area |
460 |
Nid Storage |
152 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
22 |
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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.
Itt Rayonier Pond Dam