Hawkins Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Lake Dewitt Dam River Ridge Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Hawkins Pond Dam, located in Beachton, Georgia, is a private recreational dam designed by NRCS with a height of 38 feet and a length of 800 feet.
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Summary
This earth dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, providing a storage capacity of 1,042 acre-feet and covering a surface area of 48 acres. With a drainage area of 340 square miles, the dam has an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates.
Although the dam has a low hazard potential, its condition assessment is currently marked as "Not Rated," with the last inspection conducted in December 2016. The risk assessment for Hawkins Pond Dam is moderate, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and potential risk management measures. Despite not being state regulated or permitted, the dam is subject to state inspection, emphasizing the importance of maintaining safety and emergency preparedness protocols in line with industry guidelines.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Hawkins Pond Dam offers a fascinating insight into the intersection of recreational infrastructure and environmental stewardship. As a key feature in the Savannah District, the dam's moderate risk profile underscores the importance of balancing recreational benefits with the need for proactive risk management to ensure the safety and sustainability of this water resource for future generations.
Dam Length |
800 |
Dam Height |
38 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
48 |
Hydraulic Height |
38 |
Drainage Area |
340 |
Nid Storage |
1042 |
Structural Height |
38 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
38 |
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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.
Hawkins Pond Dam