Cottonridge Lake Dam dam
Cottonridge Lake Dam
Cottonridge Lake Dam, located in Bleckley, Georgia, was completed in 1997 and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond. Owned privately, this earth dam stands at a height of 15 feet and has a length of 950 feet, with a storage capacity of 281 acre-feet. The dam overlooks the picturesque Reedy Creek and is regulated by the state, with inspections conducted every 5 years to ensure its structural integrity.
Despite its low hazard potential, Cottonridge Lake Dam poses a moderate risk (3) requiring risk management measures. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, and it has uncontrolled outlet gates, adding to the overall risk assessment. The condition of the dam is currently not rated, and there are no emergency action plans in place as of the last update in 2004. With its scenic location and importance for water resource management, Cottonridge Lake Dam stands as a significant structure in the region for both residents and climate enthusiasts alike.
As a key feature in the Savannah District, Cottonridge Lake Dam plays a vital role in maintaining water levels and protecting against hazards in the area. With its foundation type listed as unlisted/unknown and a moderate risk assessment, there is a need for continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure the dam's longevity and safety. Climate enthusiasts can appreciate the importance of this structure in managing water resources and its impact on the local ecosystem, making it a site of interest for those passionate about climate resilience and water conservation efforts.
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 Cottonridge Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ocmulgee River At Hawkinsville | 1,250 cfs | → |
| Tucsawhatchee Creek Near Hawkinsville | 13 cfs | → |
| Oconee River At Dublin | 618 cfs | → |
| Oconee River Near Oconee | 518 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River At Macon | 671 cfs | → |
| Tobesofkee Creek Near Macon | 6 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cottonridge Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Highway 96, Bonaire
- Pulaski County
- County Road Hawkinsville
- Haven Way 498, Perry
- Sand Hammock Road, Hawkinsville
- Dodge Lake Road, Eastman
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Houston Lake
- Dodge County Public Fishing Area
- Lake Tobesofkee
- Little Ocmulgee State Park Lake
- Fuller Lake
- Miller Creek Lake Recreation Area
Paddle runs
Track Cottonridge Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Cottonridge Lake Dam
Where does the data for Cottonridge 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 Cottonridge Lake Dam.