Pond 37 (Dam37) dam
Pond 37 (Dam37)
Pond 37 (Dam37) is a federal water resource structure located in Liberty, Georgia under the ownership of the US Army. This buttress type dam stands at a height of 9 feet with a length of 940 feet, providing a storage capacity of 202 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose and construction year are unspecified, but it is designed for uncontrolled spillway operations with a width of 5 feet.
Managed by the US Army, Pond 37 (Dam37) has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. Despite the lack of detailed condition assessment data, the structure is subject to regular inspections every 4 years, with the last inspection conducted in February 2018. While the dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures are not reported, it is noted that the structure does not fall under the jurisdiction of state regulatory agencies.
Overall, Pond 37 (Dam37) serves as an essential water management asset in the Savannah District, providing valuable storage capacity and flood control measures. As a key element in the federal water infrastructure, its maintenance and operational responsibilities lie with the US Army to ensure the safety and reliability of this vital resource in Georgia.
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 Pond 37 (Dam37) -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Peacock Creek At Mcintosh | 4 cfs | → |
| Black Creek Near Blitchton | 1 cfs | → |
| Ogeechee River Near Eden | 496 cfs | → |
| Altamaha River At Doctortown | 5,740 cfs | → |
| Canoochee River Near Claxton | 2 cfs | → |
| Savannah River At Ga 25 | 36,400 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pond 37 (Dam37).
Boat launches
- Lesa Street Hinesville
- River View Drive Richmond Hill
- Scott Stell Park Drive Chatham County
- Cypress Street Wayne County
- Pig Farm Landing
- Fort Morris Road, Midway
Campgrounds
- Holbrook Pond Military - Fort Stewart
- Holbrook Pond Campground
- Fort Mcallister State Park
- Lotts Island Army Airfield Rv Military - Hunter Aaf
- Barrington County Park
Fishing spots
Track Pond 37 (Dam37) in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Pond 37 (Dam37)
Where does the data for Pond 37 (Dam37) 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 Pond 37 (Dam37).