Downstream Twin Pond Dam dam
Downstream Twin Pond Dam
Downstream Twin Pond Dam, located in Tattnall, Georgia, was completed in 1952 and stands at 18 feet tall with a length of 825 feet. This Earth dam primarily serves the purpose of recreation, providing a storage capacity of 205 acre-feet and a drainage area of 538 acres. Despite being uncontrolled, the dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating of 3.
Owned by the state and regulated by state jurisdiction, Downstream Twin Pond Dam is situated in the vicinity of the State Prison Environs. The dam's condition is currently not rated, with the last inspection conducted in June 2010. While it has not undergone recent modifications, the dam's risk management measures and emergency action plan status are also unspecified. Its designer, DOOR, utilized a buttress core type for the construction of this recreational structure.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the downstream impacts of dams in Georgia may find Downstream Twin Pond Dam to be a fascinating case study. With its unique design characteristics, storage capacity, and risk assessment, this dam presents an intriguing opportunity for further exploration into the intersection of water management, recreational infrastructure, and environmental stewardship in the region.
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 Downstream Twin Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ohoopee River Near Reidsville | 46 cfs | → |
| Altamaha River Near Baxley | 3,910 cfs | → |
| Canoochee River Near Claxton | 2 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River At Lumber City | 2,350 cfs | → |
| Oconee River Near Mount Vernon | 1,000 cfs | → |
| Altamaha River At Doctortown | 5,030 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Downstream Twin Pond Dam.
Track Downstream Twin Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Downstream Twin Pond Dam
Where does the data for Downstream Twin 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 Downstream Twin Pond Dam.