Wicker Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Wicker, located in Macon, Georgia, is a privately owned Earth dam constructed in 1974 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service.


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Summary

This structure serves as a Fish and Wildlife Pond, with a height of 31 feet and a length of 350 feet, providing a storage capacity of 65 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Tr- Walnut Creek in Jones County, Georgia, within the jurisdiction of the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.

The dam at Wicker has a low hazard potential and is categorized as having a moderate risk level. It features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 32 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 148 cubic feet per second. While the condition assessment of the dam is not currently available, the risk management measures and emergency action plan status for the structure are not reported. Despite its relatively low hazard potential, the dam at Wicker remains an important resource for fish and wildlife habitat in the area.

Enthusiasts of water resources and climate in Georgia may find Wicker to be an intriguing site to study and monitor. With its unique purpose as a Fish and Wildlife Pond and its location within the Congressional District 08 of Georgia, this dam presents opportunities for research and conservation efforts. Further investigation into the condition assessment, risk management strategies, and emergency preparedness of Wicker could provide valuable insights into the resilience of water infrastructure in the region.

Year Completed

1974

Dam Length

350

Dam Height

31

River Or Stream

Tr- Walnut Creek

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Drainage Area

0.15

Nid Storage

65

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

31
       
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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.