Wade Plantation Pecan Irrigation Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
The Wade Plantation Pecan Irrigation Pond Dam in Georgia is a private earth dam designed by the Soil Conservation Service (SCS) with a primary purpose of irrigation.
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Summary
Completed in 1978, this dam stands at a height of 27 feet and has a length of 1095 feet, providing storage of 806 acre-feet of water for pecan irrigation. Located on Rocky Creek in Screven County, Georgia, this dam has a surface area of 55 acres and a normal storage capacity of 475 acre-feet.
With an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, this low-hazard dam has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. While it is not state regulated, it undergoes regular inspections with a frequency of 5 years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The last inspection was conducted in March 2018, and the condition of the dam is currently rated as not assessed. Despite its low hazard potential, the Wade Plantation Pecan Irrigation Pond Dam plays a crucial role in supporting agricultural activities in the region and highlights the importance of water resource management in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1978 |
Dam Length |
1095 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
ROCKY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
55 |
Nid Storage |
806 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
27 |
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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.
Wade Plantation Pecan Irrigation Pond Dam