Clybel Farms Lake Dam dam
Clybel Farms Lake Dam
Clybel Farms Lake Dam, also known as Sheppard Lake Dam, is a federal-owned structure located in Jasper, Georgia. Built in 1952, this Earth dam stands at a height of 23 feet and spans 570 feet in length. With a primary purpose of recreation, the dam offers a storage capacity of 130 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 12 acres.
Managed by the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Clybel Farms Lake Dam poses a low hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment rating. Despite not being state-regulated, the dam undergoes regular inspections and has an emergency action plan in place. The surrounding area, including the city of Maxwell, can enjoy the recreational benefits provided by the dam, while also benefiting from its moderate risk management measures.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Clybel Farms Lake Dam serves as a key recreational and environmental asset in Georgia. Located in a picturesque setting, the dam offers opportunities for outdoor activities and wildlife observation. With its structural integrity and low hazard potential, the dam ensures both safety and enjoyment for visitors, making it a valuable resource for the community and a symbol of sustainable water management practices 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 Clybel Farms Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Alcovy River Below Covington | 32 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River Near Jackson | 433 cfs | → |
| Alcovy River Above Covington | 35 cfs | → |
| Big Haynes Creek At Bald Rock Road | 15 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Eatonton | 36 cfs | → |
| Murder Creek Below Eatonton | 35 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Clybel Farms Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Ellis Road Jasper County
- Wise Creek Tail Jasper County
- Ccc Camp Loop Morgan County
- Round Oak-Juliette Road Monroe County
- Lake Juliette Day Use Area And Boat Ramp
- Lakeshore Drive Henry County
Campgrounds
- Newton Factory Shoals Rec Area
- Rush Creek Campground
- Gladesville Campground
- Indian Springs State Park
- Hard Labor Creek State Park
- Camp Rutledge
Fishing spots
- Jackson Lake
- Indian Springs State Park Lake
- Rock Eagle Lake
- High Falls Lake
- Black Shoals Lake
- Parkers Lake
Track Clybel Farms Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Clybel Farms Lake Dam
Where does the data for Clybel Farms 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 Clybel Farms Lake Dam.