Lower Wilton Tripp Dam dam
Lower Wilton Tripp Dam
Lower Wilton Tripp Dam, located in Dodge, Georgia, was completed in 1973 and serves primarily for recreational purposes. The dam, which is privately owned and not regulated by the state, stands at a height of 21 feet with a hydraulic height of 14 feet, creating a reservoir with a normal storage capacity of 104 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam poses minimal risk to surrounding areas.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the earth dam with buttress core type spans 435 feet in length and impounds water from an unknown river or stream. The uncontrolled spillway system and outlet gates contribute to the dam's simple design, while its location in the Eastman Environs near the city of Eastman offers a serene setting for recreational activities such as fishing and boating. Despite not being regularly inspected or rated for condition, the dam's risk management measures are deemed sufficient for its current operational status.
Although the Lower Wilton Tripp Dam does not fall under the jurisdiction of a state regulatory agency, its maintenance and operation are overseen by the private owner. With a storage capacity of 188 acre-feet and a drainage area of 299 square miles, this dam plays a vital role in providing water-based recreation opportunities for the local community. As water resource and climate enthusiasts explore the dam's surroundings, they can appreciate its contribution to the region's ecosystem and leisure activities while acknowledging the need for ongoing monitoring and upkeep to ensure its safety and functionality.
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 Lower Wilton Tripp Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ocmulgee River At Hawkinsville | 1,310 cfs | → |
| Tucsawhatchee Creek Near Hawkinsville | 16 cfs | → |
| Turnpike Creek Near Mcrae | · | → |
| Oconee River At Dublin | 737 cfs | → |
| Oconee River Near Mount Vernon | 1,070 cfs | → |
| Turkey Creek At Byromville | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lower Wilton Tripp Dam.
Boat launches
- Dodge Lake Road, Eastman
- Sand Hammock Road, Hawkinsville
- County Road Hawkinsville
- Pulaski County
- Halfmoon Road 471, Abbeville
- Hopewell Church Road Dodge County
Track Lower Wilton Tripp Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Lower Wilton Tripp Dam
Where does the data for Lower Wilton Tripp 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 Lower Wilton Tripp Dam.