Five Fingers Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Five Fingers Pond Dam, located in Turner County, Georgia, is a private recreational dam managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service.


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Summary

With a height of 17 feet and a hydraulic height of 16 feet, this earth dam offers a serene surface area of 35 acres for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy. While its primary purpose is recreation, the dam also serves as a low hazard potential structure with a moderate risk assessment.

Despite being unlisted in terms of foundations and having an unknown completion year, Five Fingers Pond Dam remains a popular destination for locals and visitors alike. With uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, this dam provides a tranquil setting for fishing, boating, and other water-based activities. Its last inspection in 2015 revealed a condition assessment of "Not Rated," suggesting that ongoing monitoring and maintenance are essential to ensure the dam's safety and longevity. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Five Fingers Pond Dam offers a unique opportunity to appreciate the intersection of human infrastructure and natural beauty in a peaceful Georgia setting.

Dam Length

925

Dam Height

17

River Or Stream

unknown

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

35

Hydraulic Height

16

Nid Storage

360

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

17
       
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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.