Pate Irrigation Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
The Pate Irrigation Pond Dam in Turner, Georgia, is a privately owned structure designed by Thornhill in 1975 for the primary purpose of irrigation.
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Summary
Situated on Wolf Creek in the city of Amboy, this earth dam stands at a height of 9.1 feet and has a storage capacity of 200 acre-feet. With a surface area of 32 acres, it serves as a crucial water resource for the local community, especially during periods of dry weather.
Despite being unregulated by the state, the Pate Irrigation Pond Dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with regular inspections conducted every five years to ensure its structural integrity. While the condition assessment is currently not rated, the dam continues to play a vital role in supporting agricultural activities in the region. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Pate Irrigation Pond Dam represents a key infrastructure contributing to the sustainable management of water in the area.
As an essential component of the local water management system, the Pate Irrigation Pond Dam serves as a testament to the importance of maintaining and monitoring water resources in a changing climate. Its strategic location along Wolf Creek highlights the intersection of human infrastructure with natural ecosystems, emphasizing the need for responsible stewardship of our waterways. With its historical significance and ongoing role in supporting agricultural practices, this dam stands as a symbol of resilience and adaptation in the face of environmental challenges, making it a fascinating subject for enthusiasts interested in water resource management and climate resilience.
Year Completed |
1975 |
Dam Length |
900 |
Dam Height |
9.1 |
River Or Stream |
WOLF CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
32 |
Hydraulic Height |
9 |
Nid Storage |
200 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
9 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Little R At Tifton Worth Co Line Rd
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0cfs |
Flint River At Ga 32
|
4340cfs |
Tucsawhatchee Creek Near Hawkinsville
|
39cfs |
Muckalee Creek At Ga 195
|
419cfs |
Alapaha River Near Alapaha
|
12cfs |
Turkey Creek At Byromville
|
10cfs |
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.
Pate Irrigation Pond Dam