Davis Lake Dam dam
Davis Lake Dam
Davis Lake Dam, located in Ashburn, Georgia, is a privately-owned Earth dam with a height of 16.9 feet and a hydraulic height of 13.4 feet. The dam, completed in an unknown year, has a storage capacity of 124 acre-feet and serves multiple purposes, although the primary purpose is unspecified. The dam has a spillway type of "Uncontrolled" and outlet gates that are also uncontrolled.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Davis Lake Dam's risk assessment is moderate, with a DSAC assigned date and a risk level of 3. The dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, and the last inspection was conducted in July 2015, with an inspection frequency of 5 years. The dam is not regulated by the state but is subject to state jurisdiction and inspection.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Davis Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study in dam management and risk assessment. With its moderate risk level and uncontrolled spillway, the dam highlights the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its safety and functionality. The dam's location in Turner County, Georgia, adds to its significance in the local water resource infrastructure and underscores the need for proactive risk management strategies in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Davis Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little R At Tifton Worth Co Line Rd | 12 cfs | → |
| Flint River At Ga 32 | 1,820 cfs | → |
| Muckalee Creek At Ga 195 | 126 cfs | → |
| Flint River At Albany | 2,160 cfs | → |
| Kinchafoonee Creek Near Dawson | 143 cfs | → |
| Turkey Creek At Byromville | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Davis Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Ga 300 Crisp County
- Power Dam Lane Worth County
- Ferry Landing Road Crisp County
- North Maple Street Albany
- Dougherty County
- Riverfront Trail Albany
Campgrounds
- Lake Blackshear Campgrounds
- Georgia Veterans State Park
- Marine Albany Rv Military
- Paulk City Park
- Parks At Chehaw
Fishing spots
Track Davis Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Davis Lake Dam
Where does the data for Davis 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 Davis Lake Dam.