Whipple Lake Dam dam
Whipple Lake Dam
Whipple Lake Dam, located in Fort Valley, Georgia, was completed in 1940 and serves primarily for recreational purposes. With a height of 24.4 feet and a storage capacity of 120.4 acre-feet, this earth dam provides a picturesque 9.5-acre lake for visitors to enjoy. Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam has not been rated for its condition, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance.
Owned privately, Whipple Lake Dam is not regulated by the state but is subject to regular inspections, with the last one conducted in March 2017. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a drainage area of 95 square miles. While the dam's risk assessment is moderate, there are currently no specific risk management measures or emergency action plans in place, underscoring the importance of implementing proactive measures to address potential safety concerns and ensure the continued preservation of this recreational water resource.
In the heart of Peach County, Georgia, Whipple Lake Dam stands as a testament to the intersection of water resource management and recreational enjoyment. As climate enthusiasts and water resource advocates, it is vital to recognize the significance of maintaining the integrity of dams like Whipple Lake to protect both the environment and the communities that benefit from these essential water features. By staying informed and engaged in the ongoing monitoring and maintenance of such structures, stakeholders can work together to ensure the sustainability and safety of these valuable assets for future generations to enjoy.
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 Whipple Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Flint River At Ga 26 | 1,300 cfs | → |
| Tobesofkee Creek Near Macon | 7 cfs | → |
| Turkey Creek At Byromville | 3 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River At Macon | 661 cfs | → |
| Flint River Near Culloden | 601 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River At Hawkinsville | 1,220 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Whipple Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- General Courtney Hodges Boulevard 2337-2355, Perry
- Haven Way 498, Perry
- Highway 96, Bonaire
- Highway 128 5374-5376, Roberta
- Macon
Campgrounds
- Warner Robins Afb Military
- Whitewater Creek County Park
- Arrowhead County Park
- Claystone County Park
- Central City Park - State Fairgrounds
- Andersonville City Campground
Fishing spots
- Dodge County Public Fishing Area
- Houston Lake
- Lake Tobesofkee
- Mccant's Mill Pond
- Miller Creek Lake Recreation Area
- Lake Blackshear
Track Whipple Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Whipple Lake Dam
Where does the data for Whipple 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 Whipple Lake Dam.