Park Pond (Lower) Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Park Lake Dam (Upper) Olliff Dam
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Park Pond (Lower) Dam is a privately owned structure located in Coffee, Georgia, along Hurricane Creek.
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Summary
With a primary purpose of recreation, this earth dam stands at a height of 14 feet and spans a length of 460 feet, creating a storage capacity of 241.5 acre-feet. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, and is categorized as having a low hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment rating.
Despite not being regulated by the state, Park Pond (Lower) Dam undergoes regular inspections every 5 years, with the last assessment conducted in July 2020. The dam's condition is currently not rated, and it lacks an emergency action plan (EAP) as well as updated emergency contacts. However, the risk management measures for this dam are not specified, indicating a potential area for improvement in ensuring the safety and resilience of the structure in the face of climate-related challenges. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Park Pond (Lower) Dam presents an intriguing case study for understanding the management and risk assessment of recreational dams in Georgia.
Dam Length |
460 |
Dam Height |
14 |
River Or Stream |
HURRICANE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
15 |
Hydraulic Height |
14 |
Nid Storage |
241.5 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
14 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Ocmulgee River At Lumber City
|
2740cfs |
Turnpike Creek Near Mcrae
|
11cfs |
Altamaha River Near Baxley
|
4410cfs |
Alapaha River Near Alapaha
|
87cfs |
Satilla River Near Waycross
|
143cfs |
Little Satilla River Near Offerman
|
11cfs |
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.
Park Pond (Lower) Dam