Connell Pond Dam dam
Connell Pond Dam
Connell Pond Dam, located in Barnesdale, Georgia, is a private-owned structure primarily used for irrigation purposes. This earth dam, with a height of 6 feet and a hydraulic height of 7 feet, stands along a river or stream that is currently unspecified. With a total length of 535 feet and a storage capacity of 96 acre-feet, the dam serves as a vital resource for the surrounding area, covering a drainage area of 870 acres.
Although not regulated by the state, Connell Pond Dam is classified as having a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with no associated locks. While the condition assessment is listed as "Not Rated," the structure has not undergone recent inspections or assessments. Despite the lack of regulatory oversight, the dam remains an essential component of the local irrigation infrastructure, supporting agricultural activities in the region.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts explore the details of Connell Pond Dam, its historical background and construction date remain unknown. However, the dam's significance lies in its contribution to irrigation and water storage, with a normal capacity of 87.6 acre-feet. The risk associated with the dam is deemed moderate, indicating the need for ongoing monitoring and potential risk management measures. With its location in Ware County, Georgia, Connell Pond Dam plays a crucial role in supporting agricultural operations and water resource management in the region.
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 Connell Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Satilla River Near Waycross | 48 cfs | → |
| Little Satilla River Near Offerman | 0 cfs | → |
| Satilla River At Atkinson | 87 cfs | → |
| Suwannee River At Us 441 | 19 cfs | → |
| Altamaha River At Doctortown | 5,740 cfs | → |
| North Prong St. Marys River At Moniac | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Connell Pond Dam.
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- The Headwaters To The Suwannee River Sill At River Mile 238
- The Suwannee River Sill At River Mile 238 To The Little River Springs At River Mile 81
- Trader's Hill To Ends Approximately 1 Mile Downstream Of U.S. 301 Crossing
- Begins Approximately 1 Mile Downstream Of U.S. 301 Crossing To Ends Approximately 1 Mile Upstream Of Flea Hill, Georgia
- Begins Approximately 1 Mile Upstream Of Flea Hill, Georgia To The Bells River Confluence
- The Confluence Of The North Prong And Middle Prong To Trader's Hill
Track Connell Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Connell Pond Dam
Where does the data for Connell 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 Connell Pond Dam.