Baker Pond dam
Baker Pond
Baker Pond, also known as Millhaven Pond Dam, is a private-owned water resource located in Screven, Georgia. This fish and wildlife pond was completed in 1950 and stands at a height of 13 feet with a length of 950 feet. With a storage capacity of 117 acre-feet, Baker Pond serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock maintenance, and recreational activities.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Baker Pond boasts a low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment. Despite being uncontrolled, the spillway width of 35 feet allows for a maximum discharge of 270 cubic feet per second. The surrounding area has a drainage area of 0.16 square miles, making it a vital ecosystem for local wildlife and a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts.
The picturesque landscape and diverse wildlife make Baker Pond a hidden gem in Georgia's countryside. While the condition assessment and emergency preparedness details are not available, the pond's significance as a fish and wildlife habitat coupled with its recreational value make it an important water resource in the region. With its serene surroundings and potential for outdoor activities, Baker Pond is a must-visit destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts looking to explore nature's beauty.
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 Baker Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Brier Creek At Millhaven | 274 cfs | → |
| Savannah R At Burtons Ferry Br Nr Millhaven | 4,960 cfs | → |
| Beaverdam Creek Near Sardis | 3 cfs | → |
| Ogeechee River At Rocky Ford Rd | 613 cfs | → |
| Brier Creek Near Waynesboro | 117 cfs | → |
| Coosawhatchie River Near Hampton | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Baker Pond.
Fishing spots
Track Baker Pond in the Snoflo app
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About Baker Pond
Where does the data for Baker 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 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 Baker Pond.