Central Ga. Branch Experiment Station Pond Dam #1 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 13, 2025

Central Ga.


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Summary

Branch Experiment Station Pond Dam #1, located in Putnam, Georgia, was completed in 1967 for the primary purposes of fire protection, stock, or as a small fish pond. This earth dam stands at a height of 24 feet and spans 275 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 71 acre-feet and normal storage of 50 acre-feet. The dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of its condition assessment.

Managed by the state of Georgia, this dam is not regulated at the state level and does not require permitting, inspection, or enforcement. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with no associated locks or lock structures. With a moderate risk assessment score of 3, there is a need for further evaluation and potential risk management measures. Despite its low hazard potential, it is important to ensure the safety and integrity of Central Ga. Branch Experiment Station Pond Dam #1 to protect surrounding areas and water resources.

Year Completed

1967

Dam Length

275

Dam Height

24

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

7

Drainage Area

75

Nid Storage

71

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

24
       
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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.