Carson Sands Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Carson Sands, located in Daisy, Georgia, is a private Fish and Wildlife Pond built in 1955 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
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Summary
With a dam height of 13 feet and a length of 660 feet, it serves multiple purposes including irrigation and recreation. The reservoir has a storage capacity of 75 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.16 square miles, with a spillway width of 45 feet for uncontrolled discharge.
Despite its low hazard potential, Carson Sands poses a moderate risk according to a risk assessment rating of 3. While the condition assessment is not available, the pond is currently not regulated or inspected by any state agency. The structure has not been modified over the years and lacks an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) or inundation maps. Water enthusiasts interested in the sustainability and management of water resources in the area will find Carson Sands to be an intriguing case study for the intersection of private ownership, recreational use, and wildlife conservation within a changing climate context.
Year Completed |
1955 |
Dam Length |
660 |
Dam Height |
13 |
River Or Stream |
Tr- Canoochee River |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
0.16 |
Nid Storage |
75 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
13 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Canoochee River Near Claxton
|
16cfs |
Ohoopee River Near Reidsville
|
105cfs |
Black Creek Near Blitchton
|
9cfs |
Ogeechee River Near Eden
|
545cfs |
Peacock Creek At Mcintosh
|
4cfs |
Altamaha River Near Baxley
|
3480cfs |
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.
Carson Sands