Lewis Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Lewis Pond Dam, located in Screven, Georgia, was completed in 1960 and serves as a recreational spot in the Wesley Church Environs area.


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Summary

The dam, designed by SCS, is an earth structure with a buttress core type, standing at a height of 9 feet and a length of 350 feet. It has a storage capacity of 93 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 57 acre-feet, contributing to a surface area of 21 acres and draining an area of 1985 acres.

The dam is classified as having a low hazard potential and its condition is currently not rated. It features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with no associated locks. Despite being privately owned, the dam is not regulated by the state and has not been subject to inspection, enforcement, or permitting. While it poses a moderate risk, management measures and emergency preparedness plans have not been specified. Overall, Lewis Pond Dam offers a tranquil recreational setting within the Horsepen Branch watershed, attracting water resource and climate enthusiasts alike.

Year Completed

1960

Dam Length

350

Dam Height

9

River Or Stream

HORSEPEN BRANCH

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

21

Drainage Area

1985

Nid Storage

93

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

9
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.