Bowen Mill Pond Dam dam
Bowen Mill Pond Dam
Bowen Mill Pond Dam, also known as Bowen Lake Dam, is a private dam located in Bulloch, Georgia, specifically in the city of Overbrook. Built in 1878, this Earth dam stands at a height of 10 feet and stretches for 1200 feet, serving primarily for recreational purposes. Situated on Scott Creek, the dam offers a tranquil surface area of 76 acres and a storage capacity of 549 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 266 acre-feet.
While the dam has a low hazard potential and is currently not rated for condition assessment, it has undergone state inspections and is maintained for safety. Although it does not fall under state regulation, the dam's structural integrity and risk management measures are actively monitored. Despite its historical significance and moderate risk assessment, there is no Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared for the dam, highlighting the importance of continued vigilance and preparedness in the face of potential climate-related challenges.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Bowen Mill Pond Dam presents an intriguing case study of a privately owned recreational dam with a long-standing presence in Georgia's landscape. Its unique design and purpose, coupled with its historical roots and moderate risk assessment, underscore the delicate balance between water management, safety considerations, and environmental stewardship in the face of changing climate patterns and potential hazards.
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 Bowen Mill Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Canoochee River Near Claxton | 2 cfs | → |
| Black Creek Near Blitchton | 1 cfs | → |
| Ohoopee River Near Reidsville | 47 cfs | → |
| Ogeechee River Near Eden | 518 cfs | → |
| Ogeechee River At Rocky Ford Rd | 613 cfs | → |
| Ebenezer Creek At Springfield | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bowen Mill Pond Dam.
Campgrounds
- Gordonia-Alatamaha State Park
- George L Smith State Park
- Holbrook Pond Military - Fort Stewart
- Primative 4
- Primative 5
- Holbrook Pond Campground
Fishing spots
Track Bowen Mill 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 Bowen Mill Pond Dam
Where does the data for Bowen Mill 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 Bowen Mill Pond Dam.