Stone Big Pond Dam dam
Stone Big Pond Dam
Stone Big Pond Dam in Georgia, completed in 1960, stands as a testament to human ingenuity in harnessing natural resources for recreational purposes. With a primary purpose of recreation, this Earth-type dam boasts a height of 24 feet and a length of 200 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 68 acre-feet. Located in Tattnall County, the dam is owned privately and is not regulated by the state, showcasing the importance of responsible stewardship in maintaining water resources.
Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, Stone Big Pond Dam has not been rated for its condition or undergone recent inspections. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, highlighting the need for regular monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety of surrounding communities and the environment. With its picturesque surroundings and potential for outdoor activities, the dam serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between human development and environmental conservation in the face of a changing climate.
As climate change continues to impact water resources worldwide, the preservation of structures like Stone Big Pond Dam becomes increasingly vital. While the dam currently poses a low hazard, proactive measures should be taken to assess its condition, prepare emergency action plans, and implement risk management strategies. By staying vigilant and prioritizing the sustainable management of water resources, we can ensure the long-term safety and enjoyment of sites like Stone Big Pond Dam for future generations of water resource and climate enthusiasts.
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 Stone Big Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ohoopee River Near Reidsville | 47 cfs | → |
| Canoochee River Near Claxton | 2 cfs | → |
| Oconee River Near Mount Vernon | 1,070 cfs | → |
| Altamaha River Near Baxley | 4,410 cfs | → |
| Ogeechee River At Rocky Ford Rd | 613 cfs | → |
| Ogeechee River At Midville | 344 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Stone Big Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Benton Powell Road 267-315, Uvalda
- Deen's Landing Road 688-700, Baxley
- Landing Road 438, Baxley
- Cherokee Road Wheeler County
- Highway 135, Uvalda
- ⛉ Riverwood Trail 45, Uvalda
Campgrounds
- Gordonia-Alatamaha State Park
- George L Smith State Park
- Primative 4
- Primative 5
- Falling Rocks County Park
- Towns Bluff County Park
Track Stone Big Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Stone Big Pond Dam
Where does the data for Stone Big 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 Stone Big Pond Dam.