Ellerbee Lake Dam dam
Ellerbee Lake Dam
Ellerbee Lake Dam, located in Ashburn, Georgia, is a private irrigation dam with a height of 17.7 feet and a hydraulic height of 11.2 feet. The dam, primarily constructed for irrigation purposes, has a storage capacity of 120 acre-feet and a normal storage of 54 acre-feet. With a surface area of 15 acres, the dam is classified as an Earth type structure with a Buttress core.
Although the dam has a low hazard potential and is not currently rated for condition assessment, it has been inspected periodically, with the last inspection conducted in July 2015. The risk assessment for Ellerbee Lake Dam is moderate, indicating a level 3 risk. Despite being privately owned, the dam falls under state jurisdiction in Georgia and is subject to state inspections, with no federal regulatory involvement.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Ellerbee Lake Dam intriguing due to its design and purpose, contributing to irrigation in the region. The dam's location in Turner County, Georgia, along with its moderate risk assessment, highlights the importance of maintaining and managing water resources in the face of changing climate conditions. Visitors interested in the intersection of water management, infrastructure, and environmental risk may find Ellerbee Lake Dam a fascinating case study.
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 Ellerbee Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little R At Tifton Worth Co Line Rd | 10 cfs | → |
| Flint River At Ga 32 | 1,070 cfs | → |
| Flint River At Albany | 1,630 cfs | → |
| Muckalee Creek At Ga 195 | 140 cfs | → |
| Kinchafoonee Creek Near Dawson | 130 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Adel | 359 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ellerbee Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Ga 300 Crisp County
- Power Dam Lane Worth County
- North Maple Street Albany
- Ferry Landing Road Crisp County
- Dougherty County
- Riverfront Trail Albany
Campgrounds
- Marine Albany Rv Military
- Lake Blackshear Campgrounds
- Parks At Chehaw
- Georgia Veterans State Park
- Paulk City Park
Fishing spots
Track Ellerbee Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Ellerbee Lake Dam
Where does the data for Ellerbee 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 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 Ellerbee Lake Dam.