Vining Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Odom Lake Dam Smith Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Vining Pond Dam, located in Metter, Georgia, is a private-owned earth dam standing at a height of 11 feet with a hydraulic height of 10 feet.
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Summary
This dam, built on Ten Mile Creek, serves the primary purpose of water storage with a capacity of 270 acre-feet. With a length of 1471 feet and covering a surface area of 40.5 acres, Vining Pond Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in Candler County.
Despite being privately owned, Vining Pond Dam falls under state jurisdiction and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, posing an undetermined hazard potential. Although the condition assessment is not rated, the risk assessment categorizes the dam as moderate (3), highlighting the need for ongoing risk management measures to mitigate potential threats to the surrounding area.
With Rick W. Allen (R) representing the area in Congress, Vining Pond Dam is part of the larger water resource infrastructure in Georgia. As climate change continues to impact water availability and quality, dam structures like Vining Pond play a crucial role in supporting sustainable water management practices and safeguarding communities from potential hazards associated with extreme weather events.
Dam Length |
1471 |
Dam Height |
11 |
River Or Stream |
Ten Mile Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
40.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
10 |
Nid Storage |
270 |
Structural Height |
10 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
11 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Canoochee River Near Claxton
|
16cfs |
Ogeechee River At Rocky Ford Rd
|
557cfs |
Ohoopee River Near Reidsville
|
105cfs |
Black Creek Near Blitchton
|
9cfs |
Ogeechee River At Midville
|
662cfs |
Ogeechee River Near Eden
|
545cfs |
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.
Vining Pond Dam