Currie Irrigation Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Currie Farm Dam Brown 2
Last Updated: December 9, 2025
The Currie Irrigation Pond Dam, also known as the John Currie Dam, is a privately owned Earth dam located in Oak Grove Church Environs, Toombs County, Georgia.
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Summary
Built in 1954, this dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection and providing water for stock or small fish ponds. With a height of 15 feet and a length of 495 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 91 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 11 acres.
Despite being unregulated by the state, the Currie Irrigation Pond Dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. It features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with no recent inspections or condition assessments reported. The dam is associated with no other structures and has not been modified in recent years. It is situated in a region with a drainage area of 147 square miles, highlighting its importance in water resource management in the area.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Currie Irrigation Pond Dam presents an interesting case study of a privately owned dam with multiple purposes and a moderate risk assessment rating. Its location in Toombs County, Georgia, makes it a crucial asset for fire protection and water supply for livestock and small fish ponds in the Oak Grove Church Environs area. Further research and monitoring of this dam could provide valuable insights into its impact on local water resources and potential risk management measures to ensure its safe operation in the future.
Year Completed |
1954 |
Dam Length |
495 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
11 |
Drainage Area |
147 |
Nid Storage |
91 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
15 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Altamaha River Near Baxley
|
4930cfs |
Ohoopee River Near Reidsville
|
218cfs |
Oconee River Near Mount Vernon
|
1610cfs |
Ocmulgee River At Lumber City
|
2940cfs |
Canoochee River Near Claxton
|
83cfs |
Turnpike Creek Near Mcrae
|
14cfs |
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.
Currie Irrigation Pond Dam