Dixon Lake Dam dam
Dixon Lake Dam
Dixon Lake Dam, also known as Kennedy-Dixon Dam, is a privately-owned structure located in Tattnall, Georgia, along Thomas Creek. Constructed in 1960, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 13 feet and stretches 430 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 264 acre-feet. The primary purpose of Dixon Lake Dam is for recreation, providing a serene environment for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy activities such as fishing and boating.
Despite its low hazard potential, Dixon Lake Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment as of the last inspection in 1992. With a moderate risk level identified, there is a need for ongoing risk management measures to ensure the safety and integrity of the dam. Although located in an area prone to climate variability, such as changes in precipitation patterns, Dixon Lake Dam remains a key feature for water resource and climate enthusiasts to appreciate and monitor for any potential impacts on the surrounding environment.
As a structure under private ownership, Dixon Lake Dam serves as a valuable recreational resource for the community while also highlighting the importance of regular inspections and risk management practices in safeguarding against potential hazards. With its picturesque location and historical significance, Dixon Lake Dam stands as a reminder of the intersection between water resources, climate considerations, and responsible infrastructure management in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 Dixon Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ohoopee River Near Reidsville | 43 cfs | → |
| Canoochee River Near Claxton | 2 cfs | → |
| Altamaha River Near Baxley | 3,400 cfs | → |
| Oconee River Near Mount Vernon | 899 cfs | → |
| Black Creek Near Blitchton | 1 cfs | → |
| Altamaha River At Doctortown | 4,520 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dixon Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Landing Road 438, Baxley
- Getaway Lane, Surrency
- Deen's Landing Road 688-700, Baxley
- Benton Powell Road 267-315, Uvalda
- Arnold River Road 599, Jesup
- ⛉ Riverwood Trail 45, Uvalda
Campgrounds
- Gordonia-Alatamaha State Park
- Falling Rocks County Park
- George L Smith State Park
- Primative 4
- Primative 5
- Towns Bluff County Park
Fishing spots
- Whittakers Pond
- Watson Pond
- Fish Feeder #1
- Fish Feeder #2
- Little Ocmulgee State Park Lake
- Magnolia Springs State Park Lake
Track Dixon Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Dixon Lake Dam
Where does the data for Dixon Lake 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 Dixon Lake Dam.