Gaskins Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Gaskins Pond Dam, located in Bacon, Georgia, serves a primary purpose of fire protection, stock, or small fish pond.
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Summary
This private dam, with an earth core type and buttress foundations, stands at a height of 8 feet and has a hydraulic height of 7 feet. With a length of 800 feet, this dam provides a storage capacity of 59 acre-feet, with a normal storage capacity of 30 acre-feet.
Although the hazard potential of Gaskins Pond Dam is rated as low, the risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk. Despite not being state-regulated or inspected, the dam is maintained in a condition that is currently not rated. The presence of uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates suggests a need for further evaluation and potential risk management measures to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure for fire protection and pond purposes.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Gaskins Pond Dam an intriguing structure to study, given its unique characteristics and the potential implications of its risk assessment. With its location in Georgia and its purpose of providing essential services like fire protection and water storage, this dam presents an opportunity for further research and monitoring to safeguard its functionality and mitigate any potential hazards that may arise.
Dam Length |
800 |
Dam Height |
8 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
11 |
Hydraulic Height |
7 |
Nid Storage |
59 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
8 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Little Satilla River Near Offerman
|
2cfs |
Satilla River Near Waycross
|
45cfs |
Altamaha River Near Baxley
|
3480cfs |
Altamaha River At Doctortown
|
3110cfs |
Ocmulgee River At Lumber City
|
2080cfs |
Satilla River At Atkinson
|
137cfs |
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.
Gaskins Pond Dam