C W Thomas Lake Dam dam
C W Thomas Lake Dam
C W Thomas Lake Dam, located in Gretna, Florida, is a privately owned structure that serves primarily for recreational purposes. The dam stands at 17 feet high and spans a length of 1448 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 2703 acre-feet. The dam, constructed with earth materials, overlooks the scenic C W Thomas Lake and covers an area of 88 acres, providing a tranquil setting for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers to enjoy.
Although the dam's hazard potential is currently undetermined and its condition assessment is not rated, it is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its safety and integrity. The dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and management measures remain unclear, indicating a need for further evaluation and preparedness in case of any unforeseen events. With its picturesque location and potential for outdoor recreation, the C W Thomas Lake Dam presents both opportunities for enjoyment and a reminder of the importance of careful monitoring and maintenance in water resource management.
As a vital part of the water infrastructure in Gadsden County, Florida, the C W Thomas Lake Dam stands as a testament to the intersection of human engineering with natural beauty. With its storage capacity, structural design, and recreational purpose, the dam serves as a valuable resource for the local community while also highlighting the need for ongoing assessment and risk management to ensure its continued safety and functionality in the face of changing climate conditions.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around C W Thomas Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little River Nr Quincy | 566 cfs | → |
| Apalachicola River At Chattahoochee Fla | 11,100 cfs | → |
| Little River Nr Midway | 605 cfs | → |
| Little Attapulgus Creek At Attapulgus | 32 cfs | → |
| Ochlockonee River Nr Bloxham | 1,290 cfs | → |
| Ochlockonee River Nr Havana | 335 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near C W Thomas Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Faceville Landing Road Decatur County
- East Bank Road Decatur County
- Booster Club Road Decatur County
- Ten Mile Still Road Decatur County
- River Junction Landing Road Decatur County
- Gadsden County
Campgrounds
- Chattahoochee City Park
- Eastbank - Lake Seminole
- River Junction - Lake Seminole
- Torreya Challenge Primitive Camp
- Rock Creek Primitive Camp
- Hall Landing
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- 2 Miles Below Dam On Lake Talquin To Ochlockonee Bay
- Headwaters To Concrete Bridge (Burnt Bridge) On Fh 13 (Where River Enters Bradwell Ray Wilderness)
- Bradwell Bay Wilderness (Northern Boundary) To Bradwell Bay Wilderness Boundary At Trice Bridge On Fr 329
- Tirce Creek Bridge (Monkey Creek) To Forest Service Property Boundary In Sec 13
- Segment B--Sh 65 To Carr Bridge On Fh 13
- Segment C--Mud Swamp/New River Wilderness Boundary To Mud Swamp/New River Wilderness (Southern) Boundary
More reservoirs
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About C W Thomas Lake Dam
Where does the data for C W Thomas Lake Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Undetermined hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of C W Thomas Lake Dam.