Bloodworth Lake Dam dam
Bloodworth Lake Dam
Bloodworth Lake Dam, located in the Holmes Cemetery Environs in Houston, Georgia, was completed in 1970 and serves multiple purposes including fire protection and providing a habitat for small fish. This private Earth dam, designed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, stands at a height of 24 feet and spans a length of 550 feet, with a storage capacity of 74 acre-feet. Despite its relatively low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment rating, the dam is currently not rated for its condition and lacks regular inspections.
The dam, situated on an unknown river or stream, operates with uncontrolled spillways and outlets, presenting some level of risk in case of emergency situations. The surrounding area covers a surface area of 6 acres with a drainage area of 95 acres. While Bloodworth Lake Dam may not be as well-regulated or inspected as some larger dams, its impact on local water resources and climate in the region remains a topic of interest for enthusiasts in the field. With its unique design and purpose, this dam offers a glimpse into the diversity of water management structures across the United States.
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 Bloodworth Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tucsawhatchee Creek Near Hawkinsville | 14 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River At Hawkinsville | 1,200 cfs | → |
| Turkey Creek At Byromville | 3 cfs | → |
| Flint River At Ga 26 | 1,250 cfs | → |
| Tobesofkee Creek Near Macon | 6 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River At Macon | 694 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bloodworth Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- General Courtney Hodges Boulevard 2337-2355, Perry
- Haven Way 498, Perry
- Pulaski County
- Highway 96, Bonaire
- County Road Hawkinsville
- Sand Hammock Road, Hawkinsville
Campgrounds
- Warner Robins Afb Military
- Whitewater Creek County Park
- Andersonville City Campground
- Georgia Veterans State Park
Track Bloodworth Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Bloodworth Lake Dam
Where does the data for Bloodworth 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 Bloodworth Lake Dam.