Sydney's Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Sydney's Pond Dam, located in Oglethorpe, Georgia, is a private dam designed by USDA NRCS with a buttress core type.
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Summary
Standing at a height of 34 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 160 acre-feet and covers an area of 8 acres. Despite being uncontrolled, the spillway type and outlet gates are listed as uncontrolled, and the hazard potential is currently undetermined.
The dam was last inspected in August 2016 with an inspection frequency of 5 years. The risk assessment for Sydney's Pond Dam is considered moderate, with a DSAC assigned date and no EAP prepared or updated. The overall condition of the dam is not rated, and there are no specific risk management measures in place. While the dam is not regulated by the state, it falls under the jurisdiction of Georgia and is located within the Savannah District. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Sydney's Pond Dam offers a unique opportunity to explore the intricacies of private dam management and the potential risks associated with moderate hazard potential.
Dam Height |
34 |
Surface Area |
8 |
Nid Storage |
160 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
34 |
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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.
Sydney's Pond Dam