Pope Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Pope Pond Dam, located in Irwin County, Georgia, was completed in 1979 by the Soil Conservation Service (SCS) for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes.
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Summary
This private earth dam stands at a height of 12.7 meters and has a length of 680 meters, providing a storage capacity of 84.1 acre-feet and covering a surface area of 10 acres. The dam is classified as low hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment.
Despite being a private structure, Pope Pond Dam is not regulated by the state and does not have a state permit or inspection. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with no associated locks. The risk management measures for the dam are not specified, and its condition assessment is not rated. The dam's location in a moderate-risk area highlights the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and effectiveness of this water resource structure for the local community and surrounding environment.
Year Completed |
1979 |
Dam Length |
680 |
Dam Height |
12.7 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10 |
Drainage Area |
350 |
Nid Storage |
84.1 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
13 |
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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 Pond Dam