Dixie Mine Pollution Control Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
The Dixie Mine Pollution Control Dam in Wilkinson, Georgia, is a private earth dam with a buttress core type designed by ENGELHARD.
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Summary
This dam stands at a height of 29 feet and stretches over 2100 feet, providing storage for 85 acre-feet of water. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment score of 3, this dam serves as a crucial tool for controlling pollution and managing water resources in the area.
Located within the Savannah District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, the Dixie Mine Pollution Control Dam plays a vital role in protecting the environment and ensuring water quality in the region. Despite not being state-regulated or inspected, the dam's low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment make it a key asset for climate and water resource enthusiasts to monitor and support. With its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, this dam serves as a critical piece of infrastructure for maintaining the ecological balance in the area.
Although the dam's condition assessment is listed as 'Not Rated', its purpose as a pollution control structure underscores its importance for environmental protection. As climate change continues to impact water resources, structures like the Dixie Mine Pollution Control Dam become increasingly essential for safeguarding ecosystems and water quality. With a low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, this dam stands as a testament to the importance of proactive pollution control measures in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
Dam Length |
2100 |
Dam Height |
29 |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5 |
Nid Storage |
85 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
29 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Oconee River Near Oconee
|
864cfs |
Buffalo Creek At Ga 272
|
49cfs |
Oconee River At Avant Mine
|
606cfs |
Oconee River At Milledgeville
|
514cfs |
Oconee River At Dublin
|
1030cfs |
Williamson Swamp Creek At Davisboro
|
52cfs |
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.
Dixie Mine Pollution Control Dam