Piedmont Pond #11a Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Piedmont Pond #11a Dam is a federal-owned structure located in Jasper, Georgia, along Falling Creek.


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Summary

Built in 1963 by the Fish and Wildlife Service, this Earth-type dam stands at 26 feet high and spans 461 feet in length. Its primary purpose is to serve as a Fish and Wildlife Pond, with a storage capacity of 83 acre-feet and a surface area of 0.4 acres. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is rated as poor, indicating a need for maintenance and potential improvements.

The dam, with a hydraulic height of 24 feet and a maximum discharge of 1011 cubic feet per second, has undergone modifications in 2002 to enhance its hydraulic capabilities. It is equipped with Other Controlled outlet gates and a spillway width of 138 feet. The last inspection in October 2019 revealed its poor condition, prompting a closer monitoring schedule with inspections every five years. While the risk assessment and emergency preparedness measures are not specified, the dam's location within the Mobile District underlines its importance in water resource management and climate resilience efforts.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Piedmont Pond #11a Dam presents a fascinating case study of a federal-owned structure designed to support fish and wildlife habitats in Georgia. With its historical significance dating back to the 1960s, the dam's current condition assessment highlights the ongoing challenges in maintaining aging infrastructure for sustainable water management. As discussions around risk management and emergency preparedness evolve, this dam serves as a reminder of the critical role that infrastructure plays in balancing ecological conservation with the need for resilient water systems in the face of changing climate patterns.

Years Modified

2002 - Hydraulic

Year Completed

1963

Dam Length

461

Dam Height

26

River Or Stream

Falling Creek - TR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

0.4

Hydraulic Height

24

Drainage Area

0.36

Nid Storage

83

Structural Height

26

Outlet Gates

Other Controlled

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

26
       
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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.