Lake Judy Dam dam
Lake Judy Dam
Lake Judy Dam, located in Upson, Georgia, was completed in 1964 and serves primarily for fire protection, stock, and as a small fish pond. The earth dam, standing at a height of 27.2 feet and a length of 510 feet, has a storage capacity of 159 acre-feet with a normal storage level of 108 acre-feet. The dam's purpose, design, and low hazard potential make it a crucial water resource for the surrounding area.
Managed by a private owner, Lake Judy Dam is inspected every five years, with the last inspection conducted in June 2018. The dam's condition is currently not rated, but its moderate risk assessment underscores the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance. While the dam has an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, its risk management measures and emergency action plan readiness are unclear. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's role in water resource management and climate resilience within the Savannah District highlights the need for continued attention and investment in its upkeep.
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 Lake Judy Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Flint River Near Culloden | 596 cfs | → |
| Tobesofkee Creek Near Macon | 5 cfs | → |
| Flint River At Ga 26 | 1,280 cfs | → |
| Flint River Near Griffin | 61 cfs | → |
| Shoal Creek At Shoal Creek Rd | 9 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River At Macon | 733 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Judy Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Bumblebee Ridge Campsite
- Old Sawmill Campsite
- Arrowhead County Park
- Sassafras Hill Campsite
- Claystone County Park
- Whitewater Creek County Park
Fishing spots
- Mccant's Mill Pond
- Lake Tobesofkee
- High Falls Lake
- Callaway Gardens Lake
- Dodge County Public Fishing Area
- Houston Lake
Track Lake Judy Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Lake Judy Dam
Where does the data for Lake Judy 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 Lake Judy Dam.