Herrin Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Connell Pond Dam Collins Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Herrin Pond Dam, located in Ware County, Georgia, was completed in 1961 and serves as an essential irrigation source in the area.
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Summary
The dam, with a height of 10.4 feet and a length of 510 feet, primarily functions as an earth dam with a buttress core type. With a storage capacity of 130 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources for agricultural purposes in the region.
Despite being privately owned, Herrin Pond Dam is subject to state jurisdiction and inspection, ensuring its structural integrity and safety. The dam's low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment indicate a relatively stable condition, although further risk management measures may be needed to mitigate potential threats. The dam's uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates suggest a simplistic design for managing water flow, highlighting the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to uphold its operational efficiency.
As a key component of the water infrastructure in Ware County, Herrin Pond Dam stands as a testament to the collaboration between private ownership and state oversight in maintaining essential water resources for irrigation. With its historical significance and functional importance, the dam continues to play a vital role in sustaining agricultural activities in the region while upholding safety standards and risk management practices to ensure long-term sustainability.
Year Completed |
1961 |
Dam Length |
510 |
Dam Height |
10.4 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
14.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
10.2 |
Drainage Area |
770 |
Nid Storage |
130 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
10 |
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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.
Herrin Pond Dam