Stinson Impound Fish Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Stinson Impound Fish Pond Dam, located in Wilkinson, Georgia, is a privately owned earth dam with a height of 27 feet and a length of 500 feet.
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Summary
This dam serves the primary purpose of impounding water for a fish pond, with a storage capacity of 297 acre-feet. The dam is of buttress core type and has a surface area of 10 acres.
Although the dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, it has not been rated for its condition assessment. The last inspection was conducted in January 2018, with a recommended inspection frequency of every 5 years. The dam is equipped with uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, posing minimal risk to downstream areas. While it is not regulated by the state, the dam is subject to state jurisdiction and inspection procedures.
Overall, Stinson Impound Fish Pond Dam is a key structure in the local water resource system, providing vital storage for recreational and ecological purposes. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find this dam an interesting case study in private dam ownership and management practices in the state of Georgia.
Dam Length |
500 |
Dam Height |
27 |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10 |
Nid Storage |
297 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
27 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Oconee River At Avant Mine
|
846cfs |
Ocmulgee River At Macon
|
2030cfs |
Oconee River At Milledgeville
|
635cfs |
Buffalo Creek At Ga 272
|
145cfs |
Oconee River Near Oconee
|
1430cfs |
Tobesofkee Creek Near Macon
|
6cfs |
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.
Stinson Impound Fish Pond Dam