Graham Irrigation Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: King Lake Dam Hatchett Dam
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Located in Laurens, Georgia, the Graham Irrigation Pond Dam serves as a crucial water resource for irrigation purposes.
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Summary
Built in 1982 by the Soil Conservation Service (SCS), this privately owned dam stands at a height of 27 feet and spans a length of 935 feet. With a storage capacity of 175 acre-feet, the dam covers a surface area of 12 acres and serves a drainage area of 440 acres.
Despite being unregulated by the state, the Graham Irrigation Pond Dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. While its spillway operates on an uncontrolled system, the dam has not been modified since its completion. The last inspection in 2004 deemed the risk associated with the dam as moderate, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and risk management measures to ensure its structural integrity and safety in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1982 |
Dam Length |
935 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
12 |
Drainage Area |
440 |
Nid Storage |
175 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
27 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Oconee River At Dublin
|
1030cfs |
Oconee River Near Oconee
|
864cfs |
Buffalo Creek At Ga 272
|
49cfs |
Oconee River At Avant Mine
|
606cfs |
Williamson Swamp Creek At Davisboro
|
52cfs |
Oconee River Near Mount Vernon
|
1280cfs |
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.
Graham Irrigation Pond Dam