Kerry Van Moore Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Anderson Pond Dam Murphy Pond Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Kerry Van Moore Lake Dam, located in Bacon, Georgia, serves as a crucial irrigation resource in the region.
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Summary
Completed in 2007, this earth dam stands at a height of 13.2 feet and has a storage capacity of 156 acre-feet. The dam primarily aims to support agricultural activities in the area, with a normal storage level of 50 acre-feet and a surface area of 8 acres. Despite being uncontrolled, the spillway type of the dam ensures its safe operation and management.
While Kerry Van Moore Lake Dam is privately owned, it is subject to state jurisdiction and inspection, ensuring its compliance with safety regulations and standards. The dam's hazard potential is rated as low, with a moderate risk assessment score of 3. Regular inspections, conducted every five years, help in monitoring the condition of the dam, although it is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of its structural integrity. Overall, the dam plays a vital role in sustaining agricultural activities in the region while posing minimal risk to its surroundings.
Year Completed |
2007 |
Dam Length |
488 |
Dam Height |
13.2 |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Nid Storage |
156 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
13 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Altamaha River Near Baxley
|
3480cfs |
Ocmulgee River At Lumber City
|
2080cfs |
Little Satilla River Near Offerman
|
2cfs |
Satilla River Near Waycross
|
45cfs |
Ohoopee River Near Reidsville
|
105cfs |
Turnpike Creek Near Mcrae
|
0cfs |
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.
Kerry Van Moore Lake Dam