Dennis Wills Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Dennis Wills Pond Dam, located in Parrott, Georgia, is a private recreational dam designed by NRCS.
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Summary
With a height of 17.5 feet and a hydraulic height of 16.2 feet, the dam serves the primary purpose of providing recreational opportunities for the local community. Despite being privately owned, the dam is under state jurisdiction and is subject to regular inspections to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations.
The dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, indicating a stable and manageable structure. Although the dam is uncontrolled, it provides a storage capacity of 148 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 13.5 acres. The last inspection in September 2018 deemed the dam to be in satisfactory condition, with a frequency of inspection every 5 years. While the dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, it meets guidelines for risk management and has not required any major modifications since its completion.
Overall, Dennis Wills Pond Dam stands as a vital component of the local recreational landscape, offering both leisure opportunities and a source of water resource management. With its solid construction and regular monitoring, the dam serves as a testament to responsible infrastructure development in the face of changing climate patterns.
Dam Length |
567 |
Dam Height |
17.5 |
River Or Stream |
Name unknown |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
13.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
16.2 |
Nid Storage |
148 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
18 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Flint River Near Griffin
|
341cfs |
Line Creek Near Senoia
|
24cfs |
Shoal Creek At Shoal Creek Rd
|
17cfs |
Yellowjacket Cr At Hammett Rd Blw Hogansville
|
64cfs |
Flint River Near Lovejoy
|
95cfs |
New River At Ga 100
|
88cfs |
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.
Dennis Wills Pond Dam