Gibraltar Fish & Wild Life Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Located in Wilkerson, Georgia, the Gibraltar Fish & Wild Life Pond Dam stands as a testament to the importance of water resource management and conservation efforts.
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Summary
This privately owned Earth dam, with a height of 26 feet and a length of 4286 feet, serves a primary purpose that is crucial for sustaining the local ecosystem. With a storage capacity of 1420 acre-feet and a surface area of 64.5 acres, this dam plays a vital role in regulating water levels and providing habitat for wildlife in the area.
Despite being unlisted as a State regulated structure, the Gibraltar Fish & Wild Life Pond Dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. The dam's condition is currently not rated, but it undergoes inspections every five years to ensure its integrity and safety. While the dam has uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, its overall risk management measures are not explicitly stated. However, its presence undoubtedly contributes to the overall water resource infrastructure in the region.
With its strategic location and significant impact on the local environment, the Gibraltar Fish & Wild Life Pond Dam serves as a critical component in the broader water resource and climate resilience efforts in Georgia. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding and supporting the maintenance and proper management of structures like this dam is essential for ensuring the sustainability of our natural ecosystems and the protection of wildlife habitats.
Dam Length |
4286 |
Dam Height |
26 |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
64.5 |
Nid Storage |
1420 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
26 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Oconee River At Avant Mine
|
606cfs |
Buffalo Creek At Ga 272
|
49cfs |
Oconee River Near Oconee
|
864cfs |
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.
Gibraltar Fish & Wild Life Pond Dam