Echols Farm Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Echols Farm Pond Dam, located in Pierce, Georgia, is a privately owned earthen dam with a height of 10 feet and a storage capacity of 127 acre-feet.
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Summary
The dam is situated on Griffin Branch and serves as a water resource for the surrounding area. Although not state regulated, the dam is inspected regularly to ensure its structural integrity and low hazard potential.
Despite being uncontrolled, the spillway and outlet gates of Echols Farm Pond Dam help manage water levels during periods of high discharge. The dam's risk assessment is moderate, indicating a need for ongoing monitoring and risk management measures. With a last inspection date in 2016 and a scheduled inspection frequency of 5 years, the dam's condition is currently not rated, underscoring the importance of regular assessments to ensure its safety and functionality for both water resource management and climate adaptation efforts.
Dam Height |
10 |
River Or Stream |
GRIFFIN BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
127 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
10 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Little Satilla River Near Offerman
|
2cfs |
Satilla River Near Waycross
|
45cfs |
Satilla River At Atkinson
|
137cfs |
Altamaha River At Doctortown
|
3110cfs |
Altamaha River Near Baxley
|
3480cfs |
Peacock Creek At Mcintosh
|
4cfs |
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.
Echols Farm Pond Dam