Mcwhorter Irrigation Pond Dam dam
Mcwhorter Irrigation Pond Dam
Mcwhorter Irrigation Pond Dam is a private earth dam located in Holt Environs, Georgia, completed in 1971 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. With a height of 15.8 feet and a length of 806 feet, the dam has a maximum storage capacity of 211.5 acre-feet, primarily used for irrigation purposes. The dam is associated with the United States Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District, and while it has a low hazard potential, it is considered to have a moderate risk level.
Although the dam has not been inspected since 1988, it meets the criteria for low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, and it features uncontrolled outlet gates. While there are no associated structures with the dam, it plays a crucial role in water resource management for the surrounding area. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, indicating the need for ongoing monitoring and potential risk management measures in the future.
Overall, Mcwhorter Irrigation Pond Dam serves a vital role in supporting irrigation activities in the region, with a focus on water resource sustainability. As a privately owned structure in Georgia, the dam's design by SCS and completion by the NRCS highlight the collaboration between various agencies for water management. With a focus on continuous monitoring and potential risk mitigation, the dam stands as a key infrastructure for climate enthusiasts and water resource professionals to study and learn from in the coming years.
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 Mcwhorter Irrigation Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Alapaha River Near Alapaha | 51 cfs | → |
| Turnpike Creek Near Mcrae | · | → |
| Little R At Tifton Worth Co Line Rd | 13 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River At Lumber City | 2,670 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Adel | 227 cfs | → |
| Withlacoochee River At Mcmillan Rd | 183 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mcwhorter Irrigation Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Jacksonville Boat Landing Road Telfair County
- Court Rd 598 Coffee County
- Dodge Lake Road;Dodges Lake Lane Telfair County
- Richards Drive, Enigma
- Highway 520, Enigma
- Horseshoe Loop, Enigma
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Mcwhorter Irrigation Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Mcwhorter Irrigation Pond Dam
Where does the data for Mcwhorter Irrigation 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 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 Mcwhorter Irrigation Pond Dam.