Tobesofkee Creek Str # 70 dam
Tobesofkee Creek Str # 70
Tobesofkee Creek Structure #70, located in Lamar County, Georgia, is a key component in flood risk reduction along the Little Tobesofkee Creek. Built in 1961 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this earth dam stands at a height of 54 feet with a hydraulic height of 39 feet, providing storage of up to 8,409 acre-feet of water. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, serving as a vital infrastructure to protect the surrounding area from potential inundation.
Despite being uncontrolled, Tobesofkee Creek Structure #70 has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. While not rated for condition assessment, the dam has undergone inspections every 5 years, with the last inspection conducted in October 2006. With its impressive length of 1,050 feet and a surface area of 92 acres, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow and minimizing flood risks in the region. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will appreciate the significance of Tobesofkee Creek Structure #70 in safeguarding the local community against potential flooding events.
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 Tobesofkee Creek Str # 70 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tobesofkee Creek Near Macon | 6 cfs | → |
| Flint River Near Culloden | 465 cfs | → |
| Falling Creek Near Juliette | 9 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River At Macon | 694 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River Near Jackson | 433 cfs | → |
| Shoal Creek At Shoal Creek Rd | 8 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Tobesofkee Creek Str # 70.
Boat launches
- Macon
- Lake Juliette Day Use Area And Boat Ramp
- Round Oak-Juliette Road Monroe County
- Popes Ferry Landing
Campgrounds
- High Falls State Park
- Arrowhead County Park
- Claystone County Park
- Dames Ferry County Park
- Indian Springs State Park
- Gladesville Campground
Fishing spots
- High Falls Lake
- Lake Tobesofkee
- Indian Springs State Park Lake
- Mccant's Mill Pond
- Griffin City Reservoir
- Jackson Lake
Track Tobesofkee Creek Str # 70 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 Tobesofkee Creek Str # 70
Where does the data for Tobesofkee Creek Str # 70 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 Tobesofkee Creek Str # 70.