Spirit Creek Cattle Farm Pond Dam #1 (Upper) Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Spirit Creek Cattle Farm Pond Dam #1 (Upper) is a privately owned earth dam located in Burke, Georgia, along the Spirit Creek.


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Summary

The dam, with a height of 18 feet and a length of 465 feet, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond. It has a storage capacity of 134 acre-feet and a surface area of 11 acres, making it a crucial feature for the local agricultural operations.

Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, with the last inspection conducted in June 2014. The dam has uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, raising concerns about its ability to handle maximum discharge events. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, highlighting the need for regular inspections and potentially implementing risk management measures to ensure the safety and stability of the structure.

With its strategic location along the Spirit Creek and its importance for the farm's operations, Spirit Creek Cattle Farm Pond Dam #1 (Upper) serves as a vital asset for water resource management and climate resilience in the region. Ongoing monitoring and maintenance efforts will be crucial in safeguarding the dam and mitigating potential risks associated with its operation.

Dam Length

465

Dam Height

18

River Or Stream

SPIRIT CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

11

Hydraulic Height

18

Nid Storage

134

Structural Height

18

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

18
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.