Tri- County Rc And D M-8 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Joyce Pond Dam Currie Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Tri-County Rc and D M-8, located in Beards Bluff, Georgia, is a local government-owned irrigation dam along the Tr-Oconee River.
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Summary
Completed in 1969, this earth dam stands at 14 feet high and stretches 465 feet in length, providing a maximum storage capacity of 32 acre-feet for agricultural purposes. With a significant hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, this dam is critical for water resource management in the area.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Tri-County Rc and D M-8 is designed to regulate irrigation flow in the region, with a spillway width of 32 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 280 cubic feet per second. Despite its age, the dam has not undergone recent condition assessments, making its current structural integrity unknown. With an inspection frequency of 5 years, there is a need for regular monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and functionality of this essential water resource infrastructure.
As a key component of the local water management system, Tri-County Rc and D M-8 serves as a vital resource for farmers in Montgomery County, Georgia. With its strategic location and significant storage capacity, this dam plays a crucial role in sustaining agricultural activities and mitigating water-related risks in the area. As climate change impacts water resources, the importance of maintaining and enhancing infrastructure like Tri-County Rc and D M-8 becomes increasingly evident for long-term sustainability and resilience.
Year Completed |
1969 |
Dam Length |
465 |
Dam Height |
14 |
River Or Stream |
Tr- Oconee River |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4 |
Drainage Area |
0.18 |
Nid Storage |
32 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
14 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Ocmulgee River At Lumber City
|
2080cfs |
Altamaha River Near Baxley
|
3480cfs |
Oconee River Near Mount Vernon
|
2230cfs |
Ohoopee River Near Reidsville
|
105cfs |
Turnpike Creek Near Mcrae
|
0cfs |
Canoochee River Near Claxton
|
16cfs |
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.
Tri- County Rc And D M-8
Highway 135, Uvalda