Powell Dairy Farm Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Powell Dairy Farm Lake Dam, located in Sumter, Georgia, was completed in 1976 for the primary purposes of fire protection, stock, and small fish pond maintenance.


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Summary

The dam is classified as an Earth dam with a height of 19.6 feet and a hydraulic height of 18.6 feet, providing a storage capacity of 1349.7 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Philema Creek, contributing to its normal storage capacity of 708.5 acre-feet and a surface area of 109 acres.

Despite being privately owned, Powell Dairy Farm Lake Dam is inspected by the state of Georgia, with the last inspection conducted in February 2003. The dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment score of 3. While the dam is currently in a "Not Rated" condition, its risk management measures and emergency action plan status are unknown. The dam's purposeful design and strategic location make it an integral part of water resource management in the area, ensuring water availability for fire protection and agricultural needs while also contributing to the local ecosystem.

Year Completed

1976

Dam Length

675

Dam Height

19.6

River Or Stream

PHILEMA CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

109

Hydraulic Height

18.6

Nid Storage

1349.7

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

20
       
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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.