Hardell Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Hardell Pond Dam, located in Oconee, Georgia, is a private dam on Lane Creek with a height of 20 feet.


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Summary

This earth dam with a buttress core type has a storage capacity of 60.4 acre-feet, providing crucial water resources for the area. The dam's purpose and year of completion are not specified, but it serves as an important structure for managing water flow and storage in the region.

Despite being privately owned, Hardell Pond Dam is not regulated by the state and has not been inspected or rated for its condition. The dam's hazard potential is undetermined, indicating a need for further assessment and potential risk management measures. While the risk assessment categorizes the dam as moderate, additional information on emergency action plans and inundation maps is not provided.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Hardell Pond Dam presents an intriguing case study in dam infrastructure management. With its uncontrolled spillway and lack of state oversight, there are potential concerns about the dam's safety and maintenance. Further research and monitoring of this dam could provide valuable insights into the challenges of private dam ownership and the importance of proper regulation and maintenance for ensuring water resource sustainability and safety.

Dam Height

20

River Or Stream

LANE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

5.35

Nid Storage

60.4

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Undetermined

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

20
       
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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.