Chicken Yard Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 9, 2025
Chicken Yard Pond Dam, located in Tattnall, Georgia, is a state-owned earth dam primarily designed for recreational purposes.
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Summary
Built in 1952, the dam stands at a height of 17 feet and spans a length of 495 feet, with a storage capacity of 111 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is for recreation, offering a surface area of 13 acres and serving a drainage area of 215 square miles.
Despite being categorized as having a low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment is deemed moderate, with a risk level of 3 out of 5. The last inspection in June 2010 reported the dam in "Not Rated" condition. While the dam is not regulated by the state, it undergoes periodic inspections every 5 years. Located in the Savannah District, the dam's uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates pose potential challenges in managing water discharge and ensuring dam safety. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Chicken Yard Pond Dam presents an intriguing case study in recreational dam infrastructure and risk management.
Year Completed |
1952 |
Dam Length |
495 |
Dam Height |
17 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
13 |
Drainage Area |
215 |
Nid Storage |
111 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
17 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Ohoopee River Near Reidsville
|
218cfs |
Altamaha River Near Baxley
|
4930cfs |
Canoochee River Near Claxton
|
83cfs |
Oconee River Near Mount Vernon
|
1610cfs |
Ocmulgee River At Lumber City
|
2940cfs |
Altamaha River At Doctortown
|
5210cfs |
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.
Chicken Yard Pond Dam