Victory Pond dam
Victory Pond
Victory Pond, located in Cusseta, Georgia, is a Federal-owned recreational water resource that was completed in 1931 by the US Army. With a dam height of 16 feet and a length of 600 feet, this earth dam holds a maximum storage capacity of 414 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 42 acres. The primary purpose of Victory Pond is for recreation, offering visitors a serene environment for outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and picnicking.
Managed by the US Army, Victory Pond has a significant hazard potential and is subject to regular inspections with a frequency of 4 times per year. Despite its age, the dam's condition assessment is not available, but a risk assessment has categorized it as moderate. The spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 28 feet, and there are no outlet gates associated with the structure. Overall, Victory Pond provides a vital water resource for the local community while also serving as a potential source of risk management for the US Army.
Even though Victory Pond is not regulated by the state and does not require permitting or inspection by state agencies, it remains an important recreational area within the Chattahoochee County, Georgia. With its tranquil setting along Tr-Ochillee Creek and its historical significance dating back to the early 20th century, Victory Pond stands as a testament to the enduring impact of water resource management and climate stewardship in the region.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Victory Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Upatoi Creek Near Columbus | 651 cfs | → |
| Uchee Creek Near Fort Mitchell | 249 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River At Us 280 | 1,990 cfs | → |
| Hannahatchee Creek At Union | 84 cfs | → |
| Kinchafoonee Creek At Preston | 287 cfs | → |
| Muckalee Creek Near Americus | 393 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Victory Pond .
Boat launches
- River Bend Park Road Chattahoochee County
- Chubcreek Road Russell County
- Rood Creek Landing Road Stewart County
- Mcculloh Road 9001-9499, Valley
Campgrounds
- Uchee Creek Military
- Riverbend County Park
- Bluff Creek
- Florence Marina State Park
- Blanton Creek Park
- Lakepoint State Park
Fishing spots
Track Victory Pond in the Snoflo app
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About Victory Pond
Where does the data for Victory Pond 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 Significant 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 Victory Pond .