Clark Apple Orchard #3 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Clark Apple Orchard #3 is a private earth dam located in Habersham, Georgia, with a height of 32 feet and a storage capacity of 69 acre-feet.


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Summary

The dam, primarily designed for agricultural purposes, has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its current condition. Despite being uninspected since March 2016, it is under state jurisdiction and meets regulatory requirements, although no state permitting or enforcement actions have been reported.

The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, and it lacks outlet gates for regulated water release. While it poses a moderate risk, emergency action plans and risk management measures have not been documented. The surrounding area does not have inundation maps prepared, and the dam has not been assessed for its adherence to federal guidelines. With the dam located in the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, it is essential for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor the maintenance and inspection of Clark Apple Orchard #3 to ensure the safety of the community and the environment.

Dam Height

32

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Nid Storage

69

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

32
       
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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.