Ash Cell B Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Ash Cell B Dam in Effingham, Georgia, stands as an Earth dam with a height of 22 feet, designed by GIA Power Engineering Staff.


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Summary

With a storage capacity of 119 acre-feet, this privately owned structure serves a low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment. Although the dam is unregulated by the state and lacks permitting, it undergoes state inspections every five years to ensure its condition.

Located in the Charleston District, Ash Cell B Dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates. Despite its unknown completion date and dam length, the structure's primary purpose remains unspecified. With a surface area of 7 acres and a drainage area of 0, this dam plays a crucial role in water resource management within the region, enforced by state jurisdiction and inspections.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate Ash Cell B Dam's contribution to the local ecosystem, as it provides storage capacity for up to 108 acre-feet under normal conditions. While its overall risk assessment is moderate, the dam's low hazard potential ensures minimal threat to surrounding areas. As a privately owned entity, ongoing state inspections guarantee its operational safety and compliance with regulatory standards, highlighting its importance in maintaining water security for Effingham, Georgia.

Dam Height

22

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

7

Nid Storage

119

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

22
       
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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.