Valdosta Mill Wastewater Pond Dam #4 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Valdosta Mill Wastewater Pond Dam #4, also known as Owens Illinois Wastewater Pond #4, is a private earth dam located in Clyattville, Georgia.


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Summary

The dam is situated on Jumping Gully Creek and is owned by Owens Illinois. Although the dam is not state regulated, it is inspected regularly to ensure its safety and functionality.

This 10.5-foot high dam has a hydraulic height of 7 feet and a length of 730 feet, providing storage for 123 acre-feet of water. The dam's primary purpose is listed as "Other," and it is classified as a buttress-type earth dam. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is considered to have a moderate risk level, with a risk assessment rating of 3.

The last inspection of Valdosta Mill Wastewater Pond Dam #4 was conducted in April 2014, with an inspection frequency of 5 years. While the dam's condition is currently rated as "Not Rated," it is important for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor its status and ensure that necessary risk management measures are in place to mitigate any potential hazards associated with the dam.

Dam Length

730

Dam Height

10.5

River Or Stream

JUMPING GULLY CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

18

Hydraulic Height

7

Drainage Area

685

Nid Storage

123

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

11
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.