Fred Blitch Road Pond Dam dam
Fred Blitch Road Pond Dam
Fred Blitch Road Pond Dam, located in Bulloch County, Georgia, is a privately owned Earth dam with a height of 9.8 feet and a storage capacity of 112.1 acre-feet. Completed in 2009, this dam serves as a critical water resource in the area, providing a normal storage capacity of 58.5 acre-feet and covering an expansive surface area of 18 acres. Despite being uncontrolled, the dam's hazard potential is currently undetermined, with a moderate risk assessment rating.
With a primary purpose not specified, Fred Blitch Road Pond Dam stands as a testament to human ingenuity in harnessing and managing water resources. Its structural integrity and hydraulic height of 9.8 feet make it a vital component of the local water infrastructure. While its condition remains unrated, the dam's design and construction reflect a commitment to ensuring the safety and sustainability of the surrounding environment in the face of changing climate patterns.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts continue to monitor and analyze the impact of dams like Fred Blitch Road Pond Dam on local ecosystems and communities, the need for regular inspections and risk assessments becomes paramount. With an inspection frequency of 5 years and the absence of an Emergency Action Plan and inundation maps, there is an opportunity for stakeholders to enhance the dam's safety measures and emergency preparedness. By staying vigilant and proactive in their approach, they can mitigate potential risks and foster a more resilient water management system for the future.
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 Fred Blitch Road Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ogeechee River At Rocky Ford Rd | 477 cfs | → |
| Canoochee River Near Claxton | 2 cfs | → |
| Ohoopee River Near Reidsville | 43 cfs | → |
| Ogeechee River At Midville | 219 cfs | → |
| Black Creek Near Blitchton | 1 cfs | → |
| Beaverdam Creek Near Sardis | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Fred Blitch Road Pond Dam.
Campgrounds
- George L Smith State Park
- Primative 4
- Primative 5
- Gordonia-Alatamaha State Park
- Magnolia Springs State Park
Fishing spots
Track Fred Blitch Road Pond Dam 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 Fred Blitch Road Pond Dam
Where does the data for Fred Blitch Road Pond 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 Undetermined 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 Fred Blitch Road Pond Dam.