Pope Millpond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Pope Lake Dam Bentley Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Pope Millpond Dam, located in Barwick, Georgia, is a private earth dam primarily used for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes.
°F
°F
mph
Wind
%
Humidity
Summary
This dam has a height of 6.6 feet and a hydraulic height of 5.5 feet, with a storage capacity of 560 acre-feet and a drainage area of 600 acres. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, and it has a low hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment rating.
Despite being a privately owned structure, Pope Millpond Dam is inspected regularly, with the last inspection conducted in January 2018. The dam is considered to be in good condition, with a hazard potential rated as low. The surrounding area enjoys the benefits of the dam, including its fire protection capabilities and its role in maintaining a healthy stock of fish in the pond. Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the vital role that this dam plays in the local ecosystem and the potential risks and management measures associated with it.
Dam Length |
260 |
Dam Height |
6.6 |
River Or Stream |
Name unknown |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
168 |
Hydraulic Height |
5.5 |
Drainage Area |
600 |
Nid Storage |
560 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
7 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
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.
Pope Millpond Dam