Duck Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Duck Pond Dam, located in White, Georgia, is an Earth-type dam with a height of 37 feet and a hydraulic height of 34 feet along the Chattahoochee River.


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Summary

The dam, owned by the state of Georgia, serves primarily as a water resource structure with a normal storage capacity of 20 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 37 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, Duck Pond Dam has a moderate risk assessment score of 3, indicating the need for ongoing monitoring and risk management measures.

The dam, constructed with a buttress core type and an uncontrolled spillway, has not been inspected since October 2005, with an inspection frequency of 5 years. While it is not regulated by the state or permitted for operation, Duck Pond Dam is subject to periodic state inspections. The surrounding area, including the city of Cleveland, relies on this dam for water supply and flood control, highlighting its importance in the region's water resource management and climate resilience efforts.

As climate change intensifies and water resources become increasingly scarce, the maintenance and monitoring of dams like Duck Pond Dam are crucial for ensuring the safety and sustainability of water infrastructure. With its strategic location along the Chattahoochee River and its moderate risk assessment, Duck Pond Dam serves as a key asset in Georgia's water management system, emphasizing the importance of ongoing assessment and maintenance to mitigate potential risks and ensure long-term water resource security for the surrounding communities.

Dam Length

168

Dam Height

37

River Or Stream

Chattahoochee

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

1

Hydraulic Height

34

Nid Storage

37

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

37
       
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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.