William Fletcher Jr. Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

William Fletcher Jr.


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Summary

Pond Dam, located in Decatur, Georgia, is a private-owned Earth dam with a height of 32 feet and a storage capacity of 134 acre-feet. This dam, designated as GA07169 by the Savannah District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, serves the purpose of water retention for recreational and environmental benefits. Despite not being state-regulated, the dam is subject to periodic inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety.

The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with an undetermined hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. Although the condition assessment is currently not rated, the dam poses a moderate risk of potential hazards and may require risk management measures in the future. The dam's emergency action plan status, including preparedness and adherence to guidelines, is also not specified, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and safety protocols.

In light of its location and characteristics, William Fletcher Jr. Pond Dam serves as a critical infrastructure for water resource management in the region. As climate change continues to impact water availability and quality, the importance of maintaining and regulating such dams becomes increasingly crucial for safeguarding communities and ecosystems.

Dam Height

32

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

7

Nid Storage

134

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Undetermined

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

32
       
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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.