Flake & Mccarvey Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Flake & Mccarvey Pond Dam in Wilcox, Georgia, stands as a private earth dam primarily serving recreational purposes.
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Summary
The dam, with a height of 15 feet and a length of 480 feet, provides a storage capacity of 104 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 12 acres, drawing from a drainage area of 85 square miles. Despite its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the dam poses a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition.
Located in the Jacksonville District under the jurisdiction of the state of Georgia, the dam has undergone its last inspection in September 2016, with an inspection frequency of every 5 years. While the risk assessment deems it to have a moderate risk level, emergency preparedness measures such as an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) are not documented. With a moderate risk level and unknown risk management measures, the dam stands as an intriguing case study for water resource and climate enthusiasts, showcasing the intersection of recreational use, regulatory oversight, and potential environmental impact.
Dam Length |
480 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
12 |
Drainage Area |
85 |
Nid Storage |
104 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
15 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Tucsawhatchee Creek Near Hawkinsville
|
39cfs |
Ocmulgee River At Hawkinsville
|
2570cfs |
Turkey Creek At Byromville
|
10cfs |
Flint River At Ga 32
|
4340cfs |
Little R At Tifton Worth Co Line Rd
|
0cfs |
Muckalee Creek At Ga 195
|
419cfs |
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.
Flake & Mccarvey Pond Dam