Willow Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Willow Pond Dam, located in Paulding, Georgia, is a privately owned structure regulated by the GA-SAFE DAMS PROGRAM.


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Summary

The dam stands at a height of 28 feet with a buttress core type and unlisted/unknown foundation. It has a storage capacity of 90 acre-feet and a high hazard potential due to its poor condition assessment, which was last inspected in March 2019. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, posing a moderate risk to the surrounding area.

Despite its critical status, Willow Pond Dam has not seen any modifications or improvements in recent years. With its high hazard potential and poor condition, there is a need for urgent risk management measures to be implemented to ensure the safety of the local community and surrounding environment. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the importance of maintaining and upgrading infrastructure like Willow Pond Dam becomes increasingly crucial to prevent potential disasters and protect water resources in the region. The involvement of the Natural Resources Conservation Service in the dam's design highlights the need for coordinated efforts between government agencies and private owners to address the challenges posed by aging infrastructure and changing climate conditions.

Dam Height

28

Nid Storage

90

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

28
       
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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.