Cochran Livestock Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Robinson Pond Dam Blalock Pond Dam
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Cochran Livestock Pond Dam, located in Screven, Georgia, serves a primary purpose of fire protection, stock, or small fish pond.
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Summary
Built with an earth core and buttress design, this dam stands at a height of 13 feet with a length of 490 feet, providing a storage capacity of 86 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, this dam is currently in a not rated condition assessment status, indicating a need for further evaluation and management.
Managed by a private owner, this dam is not regulated by the state and does not require inspections or permitting. Despite its uncontrolled spillway type and outlet gates, Cochran Livestock Pond Dam has a surface area of 10 acres and drains a 156-acre watershed. The surrounding area, designated for fire protection and stock purposes, benefits from the water storage capacity provided by this dam.
Although lacking in condition assessment and risk management measures, Cochran Livestock Pond Dam remains a vital resource for the local community in Screven, Georgia. With its modest storage capacity and low hazard potential, this dam serves as an essential water source for firefighting, livestock watering, and small-scale fish farming. As climate enthusiasts, it is important to monitor and address any potential risks associated with this dam to ensure its continued functionality and safety for the surrounding area.
Dam Length |
490 |
Dam Height |
13 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10 |
Drainage Area |
156 |
Nid Storage |
86 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
13 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Ogeechee River At Rocky Ford Rd
|
887cfs |
Brier Creek At Millhaven
|
443cfs |
Savannah River Near Clyo
|
9010cfs |
Beaverdam Creek Near Sardis
|
6cfs |
Savannah R At Burtons Ferry Br Nr Millhaven
|
6940cfs |
Ebenezer Creek At Springfield
|
15cfs |
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.
Cochran Livestock Pond Dam