Bakers Pond Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Coarsey Lake Dam Stone Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Bakers Pond Lake Dam, located in Tift, Georgia, is a privately owned structure with a low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment.
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Summary
This buttress dam has a height of 9.8 feet and a storage capacity of 100 acre-feet, serving a drainage area of 155 acres. The dam, completed in an unknown year, spans 605 feet and features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates.
Although not regulated by the state, Bakers Pond Lake Dam undergoes inspections every 5 years, with the last assessment conducted in November 2000. Despite being in a not rated condition, the dam is equipped to handle emergencies with an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) status unknown. The risk assessment for this dam is categorized as moderate, reflecting the potential consequences of failure and the importance of proper risk management measures.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Bakers Pond Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study of a privately owned structure with significant storage capacity and potential impact on the surrounding area. The dam's design and operational features, along with its risk assessment and emergency preparedness status, offer valuable insights into the complexities of managing water resources and infrastructure in a dynamic and changing environment.
Dam Length |
605 |
Dam Height |
9.8 |
Surface Area |
16 |
Drainage Area |
155 |
Nid Storage |
100 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
10 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Little R At Tifton Worth Co Line Rd
|
0cfs |
Alapaha River Near Alapaha
|
12cfs |
Little River Near Adel
|
3cfs |
Withlacoochee River At Mcmillan Rd
|
45cfs |
Okapilco Creek At Ga 33
|
14cfs |
Flint River At Ga 32
|
4340cfs |
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.
Bakers Pond Lake Dam