Southern Clay Tract Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

The Southern Clay Tract Pond Dam in Twiggs, Georgia is a privately owned structure primarily used for recreation.


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Summary

This earth dam with a buttress core stands at a height of 30 feet and spans a length of 1020 feet, providing a storage capacity of 163 acre-feet. Situated in a low hazard area with a moderate risk rating, the dam is currently not rated for its condition but undergoes inspections every five years to ensure its safety and stability.

Managed by the Savannah District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, the Southern Clay Tract Pond Dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates. Despite its moderate risk assessment, the dam has not been modified in recent years and does not have an approved Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place. With its location in a private property and serving mainly recreational purposes, this dam serves as an essential water resource for the local community while being subject to regular inspections to mitigate any potential risks associated with its structure.

Dam Length

1020

Dam Height

30

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

7

Nid Storage

163

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

30
       
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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.