Pollard Lumber Co. Lk Dam # 1 (Upper) Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Pollard Lumber Co.


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Summary

Lk Dam # 1 (Upper) in Georgia is a privately owned recreational dam with a low hazard potential. Standing at 28 feet high with a hydraulic height of 25 feet, this earth dam provides a storage capacity of 95 acre-feet and a normal storage of 68 acre-feet. The dam, designed by the SCS, spans 285 feet in length and covers a surface area of 6.5 acres.

Located in Columbia County, Georgia, this dam does not fall under state regulation but is subject to state inspection. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a moderate risk assessment rating. With its primary purpose being recreation, Pollard Lumber Co. Lk Dam # 1 (Upper) offers a picturesque setting for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy outdoor activities in a safe and well-maintained environment. Despite its unregulated status, the dam's condition is currently not rated, indicating a need for ongoing assessment and management to ensure public safety and environmental protection.

Dam Length

285

Dam Height

28

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

6.5

Hydraulic Height

25

Nid Storage

95

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

28
       
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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.