Victory Pond
Victory Pond is an earth dam located in Chattahoochee County, Georgia, built in 1931. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Victory Pond
The primary purpose of Victory Pond is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Fort Moore (federal). It impounds the Tr-ochillee Creek near Cusseta.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 41 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 414 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1931, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/01/2023.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Chattahoochee |
| Nearest City | Cusseta |
| River/Stream | Tr-ochillee Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.36693, -84.83083 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1931 (95 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 414 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 414 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 261 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 41 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Fort Moore |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/01/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01712 |
| Federal ID | GA01712 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |