Spirit Creek Cattle Farm Pond Dam #3 (Lower) Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Spirit Creek Cattle Farm Pond Dam #3 (Lower) is a private earth dam located in Burke, Georgia, along the Spirit Creek river.
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Summary
With a height of 22 feet and a length of 540 feet, this dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond management. The dam has a storage capacity of 149 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 72 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 14 acres.
Although the dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment, it is regularly inspected every 5 years to ensure its structural integrity. The last inspection was conducted in June 2014, and the dam is under state jurisdiction with no state permitting requirements. The risk assessment for this dam is moderate, indicating a need for ongoing risk management measures to maintain its safety and functionality for the surrounding community and water resources in the area.
Dam Length |
540 |
Dam Height |
22 |
River Or Stream |
SPIRIT CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
14 |
Hydraulic Height |
15 |
Nid Storage |
149 |
Structural Height |
15 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
22 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Brier Creek Near Waynesboro
|
399cfs |
Spirit Creek At Us 1
|
11cfs |
Savannah River At Augusta
|
6790cfs |
Butler Creek Below 7th Avenue
|
8cfs |
Augusta Canal Nr Augusta (Upper)
|
2080cfs |
Beaverdam Creek Near Sardis
|
7cfs |
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.
Spirit Creek Cattle Farm Pond Dam #3 (Lower)