Wiggins Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Located in Sycamore, Georgia, the Wiggins Pond Dam is a privately owned earth dam built in 1980 for recreational purposes.
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Summary
Standing at 11 feet high with a hydraulic height of 11.5 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 91 acre-feet, serving a drainage area of 788 acres. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with an unlisted spillway width.
Although the Wiggins Pond Dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment, the risk assessment indicates a moderate risk level. The dam has not been inspected in recent years, and emergency action planning and inundation maps have not been prepared. Despite these factors, the dam continues to provide recreational opportunities for visitors in the Turner County area and remains an important water resource for the community. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Wiggins Pond Dam offers a unique insight into the management and maintenance of dams in Georgia.
Year Completed |
1980 |
Dam Length |
600 |
Dam Height |
11 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
11 |
Hydraulic Height |
11.5 |
Drainage Area |
788 |
Nid Storage |
91 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
12 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Little R At Tifton Worth Co Line Rd
|
0cfs |
Flint River At Ga 32
|
4340cfs |
Alapaha River Near Alapaha
|
12cfs |
Flint River At Albany
|
3510cfs |
Muckalee Creek At Ga 195
|
419cfs |
Little River Near Adel
|
3cfs |
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.
Wiggins Pond Dam