Miles Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Miles Pond Dam, located in Burke, Georgia, stands as a private structure along the Rountree Branch river or stream.


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Summary

With a primary purpose of recreation, this earth dam with a buttress core reaches a height of 11 feet and spans 475 feet in length. Despite being non-regulated by the state, the dam's last inspection in June 2014 revealed an undetermined hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating.

The dam's storage capacity totals 106 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 42 acre-feet and a surface area of 12 acres. Operating with uncontrolled spillways and outlets, Miles Pond Dam is not associated with any other structures and has not been modified in recent years. While the condition assessment remains unrated, the dam's risk management measures and emergency action plans are not specified, leaving enthusiasts and stakeholders with a sense of curiosity and the potential for future updates on the dam's safety and management protocols.

Dam Length

475

Dam Height

11

River Or Stream

ROUNDTREE BRANCH

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

12

Hydraulic Height

11

Nid Storage

106

Structural Height

11

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Undetermined

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

11
       
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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.