Richard Boykin Irrig. Pond Dam dam
Richard Boykin Irrig. Pond Dam
Richard Boykin Irrigation Pond Dam, located in Screven, Georgia, is a privately owned structure designed by Richard Boykin in 1978. The dam serves primarily for recreational purposes and is classified as an earth dam with a height of 15 feet and a length of 885 feet. It has a storage capacity of 203 acre-feet and covers an area of 20 acres. The dam is situated on Dry Branch near Zion Fair Church Environs and falls under the jurisdiction of the state of Georgia.
Despite being unregulated by the state, the dam has been inspected periodically, with the last inspection conducted in March 2018. It has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk rating, indicating the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance. The spillway is uncontrolled, and the outlet gates are also uncontrolled. The dam has not been modified in recent years, and there are no emergency action plans in place as of the latest data update in April 2021.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Richard Boykin Irrigation Pond Dam presents an interesting case study of a privately owned recreational dam in Georgia. Its design and construction details, storage capacity, and risk assessment provide valuable insights into the management of small dams and the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to ensure public safety and environmental protection. Further research and analysis could shed light on the sustainability and resilience of such structures in the face of changing climate conditions and hydrological patterns.
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 Richard Boykin Irrig. Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Savannah R At Burtons Ferry Br Nr Millhaven | 6,070 cfs | → |
| Savannah River Near Clyo | 8,430 cfs | → |
| Brier Creek At Millhaven | 1,250 cfs | → |
| Ogeechee River At Rocky Ford Rd | 2,630 cfs | → |
| Coosawhatchie River Near Hampton | 0 cfs | → |
| Beaverdam Creek Near Sardis | 8 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Richard Boykin Irrig. Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Cohen's Bluff Road Allendale County
- Tommy Long Road 158, Rincon
- Rahn Station Road Effingham County
- Plant Mcintosh Road Effingham County
Fishing spots
Track Richard Boykin Irrig. Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Richard Boykin Irrig. Pond Dam
Where does the data for Richard Boykin Irrig. 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
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