Upper Weldon Pond Dam dam
Upper Weldon Pond Dam
Upper Weldon Pond Dam, located in Liberty Hill, Georgia, is a private earth dam primarily used for recreation purposes. Standing at a height of 15.5 feet with a hydraulic height of 12.5 feet, the dam overlooks the picturesque Edie Creek. With a storage capacity of 92 acre-feet and a surface area of 11 acres, the dam offers a serene setting for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy water-based activities.
Although not regulated by the state, Upper Weldon Pond Dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, and its condition is currently not rated. Despite lacking recent inspection and assessment data, the dam continues to serve its recreational purpose within the Lamar County region.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Upper Weldon Pond Dam presents an intriguing case study of a privately owned dam in a natural setting. As a focal point for recreational activities, the dam provides a valuable water resource for the local community while maintaining a low hazard potential. With its peaceful surroundings and uncontrolled spillway, this dam exemplifies the harmony between human recreation and natural water systems in the Georgia landscape.
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 Upper Weldon Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Shoal Creek At Shoal Creek Rd | 10 cfs | → |
| Flint River Near Griffin | 64 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River Near Jackson | 441 cfs | → |
| Flint River Near Lovejoy | 26 cfs | → |
| Line Creek Near Senoia | 14 cfs | → |
| Pates Creek At Buster Lewis Rd Near Flippen | 9 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Upper Weldon Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- West Mcintosh Road Spalding County
- Burch Lake Road Fayette County
- East Bagwell Road Pike County
- Wise Creek Tail Jasper County
- Round Oak-Juliette Road Monroe County
- Lake Juliette Day Use Area And Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- High Falls State Park
- Indian Springs State Park
- Gladesville Campground
- Rush Creek Campground
- Dames Ferry County Park
- Newton Factory Shoals Rec Area
Fishing spots
- High Falls Lake
- Griffin City Reservoir
- Indian Springs State Park Lake
- Jackson Lake
- Padgett Lake
- Clayton County International Park
Track Upper Weldon Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Upper Weldon Pond Dam
Where does the data for Upper Weldon 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 Upper Weldon Pond Dam.