Ash Storage Pond Dam dam
Ash Storage Pond Dam
Ash Storage Pond Dam, located in Cedar Springs, Georgia, is a privately owned structure built in 1981 with a primary purpose of "Other". This earth dam, with a height of 13.8 feet and a hydraulic height of 12 feet, serves as a storage facility with a capacity of 163 acre-feet. The dam spans a length of 5800 feet and covers a surface area of 34 acres, situated within a drainage area of 36 acres.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment is moderate. It is not currently rated for its condition, and the last inspection was conducted in June 2016. The dam features uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, while the inspection frequency is set at every 5 years. The surrounding area, including Early County, Georgia, is subject to the regulatory jurisdiction of the state, although the dam itself is not state regulated.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Ash Storage Pond Dam presents an intriguing case study in dam infrastructure and risk management. With its unique design features and moderate risk assessment, this privately owned earth dam underscores the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to ensure the safety and integrity of water storage facilities in the face of changing environmental 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 Ash Storage Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sawhatchee Creek At Cedar Springs | 44 cfs | → |
| Spring Creek Near Iron City | 148 cfs | → |
| Spring Creek Near Reynoldsville | 180 cfs | → |
| Chipola River At Marianna Fl | 973 cfs | → |
| Choctawhatchee River Near Newton | 337 cfs | → |
| Ichawaynochaway Creek At Milford | 424 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ash Storage Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Jowers Road Houston County
- Old River Road Early County
- Henry County 136 Henry County
- Field Road Henry County
- Desser Landing Road Seminole County
- Spruce Pine Trail Early County
Campgrounds
Track Ash Storage Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Ash Storage Pond Dam
Where does the data for Ash Storage Pond 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 Low 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 Ash Storage Pond Dam.