Beadles Lake Dam South dam
Beadles Lake Dam South
Beadles Lake Dam South, located in Mitchell, Georgia, was completed in 1940 for the primary purpose of recreation. This private Earth dam stands at a height of 11.8 feet and has a hydraulic height of 12.6 feet. With a storage capacity of 119.2 acre-feet and a surface area of 15 acres, the dam serves as a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts looking to enjoy water-based activities in the area.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. The last inspection of Beadles Lake Dam South took place in February 2010, with an inspection frequency of every 5 years. While the condition assessment is currently marked as "Not Rated," the dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures remain unknown. As a site overseen by the Savannah District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, the dam contributes to the local ecosystem and provides recreational opportunities for visitors in the region.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Beadles Lake Dam South can appreciate its historical significance and the role it plays in providing recreational opportunities in Mitchell, Georgia. With its unique design features and moderate risk assessment, the dam serves as both a functional structure and a potential area for further study and analysis in the realm of water resource management and environmental conservation.
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 Beadles Lake Dam South -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Flint River At Newton | 2,640 cfs | → |
| Flint River At Riverview Plantation Nr Hopeful | 3,010 cfs | → |
| Ichawaynochaway Creek Below Newton | 330 cfs | → |
| Ochlockonee River Near Thomasville | 283 cfs | → |
| Ichawaynochaway Creek Near Elmodel | 281 cfs | → |
| Chickasawhatchee Creek At Elmodel | 68 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Beadles Lake Dam South.
Track Beadles Lake Dam South in the Snoflo app
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About Beadles Lake Dam South
Where does the data for Beadles Lake Dam South 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.
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