Boleman Hill Road Pond Dam dam
Boleman Hill Road Pond Dam
Boleman Hill Road Pond Dam in Reed Creek, Georgia, is a privately-owned Earth dam that was completed in 1989. This dam, with a height of 22 feet and a hydraulic height of 21 feet, serves the primary purpose of providing storage for water resources. It has a storage capacity of 392 acre-feet and a surface area of 38 acres, making it a crucial structure for managing water in the area.
Despite its importance, the dam has been rated as having a high hazard potential and poor condition assessment. Its last inspection in March 2019 revealed concerning findings, prompting a need for regular monitoring and maintenance. The dam is under the regulatory oversight of the GA-SAFE DAMS PROGRAM, ensuring that necessary inspections and enforcement measures are in place to mitigate risks associated with its operation.
With its location on Reed Creek and the potential impact of a failure on downstream areas, the Boleman Hill Road Pond Dam underscores the critical role of proper infrastructure management in water resource and climate resilience. As water enthusiasts and environmental advocates, it is imperative to stay informed about the condition of such dams and support efforts to ensure their safety and functionality for the community's well-being and ecosystem health.
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 Boleman Hill Road Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Beaverdam Creek Ab Elberton Ga | 26 cfs | → |
| Rocky River Nr Starr | 36 cfs | → |
| Broad River Above Carlton | 365 cfs | → |
| Twelvemile Creek Near Liberty | 45 cfs | → |
| South Fork Broad River At Carlton | 87 cfs | → |
| Saluda River Near Williamston | 298 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Boleman Hill Road Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Glenn Ferry Road Anderson County
- Hatton Ford Access Anderson County
- Double Springs Road Anderson County
- Sunset Lane Anderson County
- Hickory Ridge Road Anderson County
- Tugaloo State Park Road Franklin County
Campgrounds
- Miltown
- Hart State Park
- Lake Hartwell State Park
- Springfield - Hartwell Lake
- Springfield
- Sadlers Creek State Park
Fishing spots
- Lightwood Log Creek
- Lake Hartwell
- Reservoir Number One
- Presbyterian Lake
- Richard B Russell Lake
- Yonah Lake
Paddle runs
- Confluence Of Cedar Creek To 1/4 Mile Below The Nf Boundary And Fh 110, Cobbs Bridge Road
- South Of Cedar Creek Rifle Range To Confluence With Chauga River
- 1/4 Mile Below Fs 745 And Cassidy Bridge Hunt Camp To Confluence Of Cedar Creek
- Confluence Of Brasstown Creek And Little Brasstown Creek Just South Of Brasstown Falls Road (Fs 751) To Confluence Of Mill Branch, Brasstown Creek And Boatwright Creek Near Boatwright Road (Fs 753)
- Crpssing Of Land Bridge Road, Sc 196 To 1/4 Mile Below Fs 745 And Cassidy Bridge Hunt Camp
- Headwaters Just East Of Hwy 107 To Crossing Of Norton Field Road (Fs 715a)
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About Boleman Hill Road Pond Dam
Where does the data for Boleman Hill Road 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 High 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 Boleman Hill Road Pond Dam.