Laircey Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Laircey Pond Dam, located in Columbia, Georgia, is a private dam with a unique buttress core type.


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Summary

Standing at a height of 33 feet and stretching 588 feet in length, this dam provides a storage capacity of 85 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 66 acre-feet. Despite its relatively low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam is currently not rated for its condition, with the last inspection conducted in September 2017.

With a spillway type listed as uncontrolled and unregulated by the state, Laircey Pond Dam poses an intriguing case study for water resource and climate enthusiasts. The dam's geographical coordinates are 33.54175 latitude and -82.392972 longitude, situated within the Charleston District of Georgia. Although lacking in specific information about its construction year and designer names, the dam's design features suggest a blend of functionality and durability, making it a prime subject for further research and analysis in the realm of water resource management and climate resilience.

Dam Length

588

Dam Height

33

Surface Area

5

Nid Storage

85

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

33
       
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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.