Hughes Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Hughes Pond Dam in Montgomery, Georgia, serves a primary purpose of fire protection, stock, or small fish pond.
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Summary
Built in 1960, this private earth dam stands at a height of 17 feet and stretches 450 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 86 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has not been inspected since September 1988 and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment.
Located in the Thompson Chapel Environs, Hughes Pond Dam is overseen by private owners and falls under the jurisdiction of the state of Georgia. While it is not regulated by the state, the dam presents a moderate risk level and lacks updated emergency action plans or inundation maps. With its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, there is a need for increased monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and stability of this vital water resource for fire protection and wildlife habitat in the area.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
450 |
Dam Height |
17 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9 |
Drainage Area |
570 |
Nid Storage |
86 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
17 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Oconee River Near Mount Vernon
|
2230cfs |
Ocmulgee River At Lumber City
|
2080cfs |
Altamaha River Near Baxley
|
3480cfs |
Turnpike Creek Near Mcrae
|
0cfs |
Ohoopee River Near Reidsville
|
105cfs |
Oconee River At Dublin
|
2420cfs |
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.
Hughes Pond Dam