Berger Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Berger Pond Dam, located in Screven, Georgia, is a private earth dam built in 1978 by Berger & Joiner for recreational purposes.
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Summary
The dam stands at a height of 17 feet and spans 495 feet in length, creating a storage capacity of 169 acre-feet. Situated on Crooked Creek, the dam's primary purpose is to provide recreational opportunities, with a normal storage level of 125 acre-feet and a surface area of 18 acres.
Despite being privately owned, the dam is subject to state inspection and enforcement, with a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. With uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, the dam's condition is currently not rated, and it underwent its last inspection in March 2018. While the dam does not fall under federal jurisdiction, its location and design make it a valuable asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the management and upkeep of smaller-scale earth dams for recreational use.
Year Completed |
1978 |
Dam Length |
495 |
Dam Height |
17 |
River Or Stream |
CROOKED CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
18 |
Hydraulic Height |
17 |
Drainage Area |
517 |
Nid Storage |
169 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
17 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Ogeechee River At Rocky Ford Rd
|
587cfs |
Beaverdam Creek Near Sardis
|
9cfs |
Brier Creek At Millhaven
|
514cfs |
Savannah R At Burtons Ferry Br Nr Millhaven
|
8040cfs |
Brier Creek Near Waynesboro
|
440cfs |
Ogeechee River At Midville
|
734cfs |
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.
Berger Pond Dam