Gunnels Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Gunnels Pond Dam, located in Madison, Georgia, is a private earth dam with a height of 27 feet and a storage capacity of 124 acre-feet.
°F
°F
mph
Wind
%
Humidity
Summary
Built by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this dam serves the primary purpose of water storage and has a low hazard potential, with a moderate risk assessment rating. Despite not being state regulated, the dam undergoes regular inspections every five years to ensure its structural integrity and safety.
The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, and it features an uncontrolled outlet gate. While the dam itself has not been rated for condition assessment, it is considered to be in a moderate risk management category. Although there is no emergency action plan prepared for Gunnels Pond Dam, its last inspection in April 2016 indicated that it meets safety guidelines. With a designated inspection frequency of five years, this dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region, highlighting the importance of monitoring and maintaining its infrastructure for the community's safety and sustainability.
Dam Height |
27 |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Nid Storage |
124 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
27 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
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.
Gunnels Pond Dam