King Bros. Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

King Bros.


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Summary

Dam, located in Hartwell Lake Community, Georgia, is a privately owned structure designed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service and completed in 1981. The dam serves primarily as a Fish and Wildlife Pond but also supports Fire Protection, Stock, Small Fish Pond, Irrigation, and Recreation purposes. With a height of 26 feet and a length of 370 feet, King Bros. Dam has a storage capacity of 102 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1.02 square miles.

Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, indicating a need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance. The spillway type is uncontrolled with a width of 100 feet, and the maximum discharge capacity is 550 cubic feet per second. While the condition assessment of the dam is not available, the risk management measures and emergency action preparedness status are also unspecified. The dam's location on Caney Branch, a tributary in the area, highlights its importance for water resource management and wildlife conservation efforts in the region.

Overall, King Bros. Dam stands as a vital infrastructure for the local community, providing essential water resource management functions while also supporting recreational activities and habitat conservation. With its modest size and moderate risk profile, the dam represents a balanced approach to meeting the needs of both human and ecological systems in the area. Monitoring and maintenance efforts will be crucial to ensuring the continued safety and effectiveness of this important structure for years to come.

Year Completed

1981

Dam Length

370

Dam Height

26

River Or Stream

Caney Branch

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Drainage Area

1.02

Nid Storage

102

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

26
       
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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.