Summary
Built in 1965 by the USDA NRCS, this Earth dam structure stands at 22 feet tall and spans 410 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 51 acre-feet, the pond covers an area of 6 acres and is primarily used for irrigation purposes.
Managed by the NWFWMD, White Farm Pond is regulated and inspected by state authorities to ensure its safety and compliance with environmental standards. Despite its low hazard potential, the pond is considered to have a moderate risk (3) and is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway system. The dam's condition has not been rated, and the last inspection took place in 1994. While the pond's Emergency Action Plan status and readiness for potential risks remain unspecified, it continues to provide essential support for local fish and wildlife habitats.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, White Farm Pond offers a glimpse into the intersection of conservation, regulation, and sustainability. As a vital resource for both wildlife and irrigation in the region, the pond's infrastructure and management exemplify the ongoing efforts to balance human needs with environmental stewardship. With its historical significance dating back to the 1960s, this privately owned water body serves as a reminder of the importance of responsible water resource management in the face of changing climate patterns and increasing demands on finite water supplies.
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Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
410 |
Dam Height |
22 |
River Or Stream |
TR-RICHLANDER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Drainage Area |
0.14 |
Nid Storage |
51 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
22 |
Seasonal Comparison
5-Day Hourly Forecast Detail
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Little River Nr Midway
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117cfs |
Little River Nr Quincy
|
68cfs |
Ochlockonee River Nr Bloxham
|
393cfs |
Ochlockonee River Nr Havana
|
158cfs |
Little Attapulgus Creek At Attapulgus
|
6cfs |
Ochlockonee River Nr Concord
|
147cfs |
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.
Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Williams Landing
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High Bluff Landing - Lake Talquin State Forest
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High Bluff Campground
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Hall Landing
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Coe Landing
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White Farm Pond
Lake Talquin Nr Bloxham
2 Miles Below Dam On Lake Talquin To Ochlockonee Bay