Wardens Cabin Pond Dam dam
Wardens Cabin Pond Dam
Wardens Cabin Pond Dam, located in Tattnall, Georgia, is a state-owned earth dam built in 1952 primarily for recreational purposes. The dam is situated on Four Acre Creek and has a height of 16 feet and a length of 1020 feet, with a storage capacity of 276 acre-feet. The dam has a low hazard potential and is currently classified as not rated in terms of condition assessment.
Despite being state-regulated, Wardens Cabin Pond Dam does not require a state permit for operation but undergoes inspections every five years. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with moderate risk assessment. It is maintained by the state and falls under the jurisdiction of the Savannah District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. With a surface area of 33 acres and a drainage area of 500 acres, the dam provides recreational opportunities for visitors in the Reidsville Prison area.
Overall, Wardens Cabin Pond Dam serves as a vital infrastructure for water resource management and recreation in the region. Its design by DOOR and ownership by the state of Georgia ensure proper maintenance and compliance with regulatory standards to ensure the safety of nearby residents and visitors. Climate and water resource enthusiasts can appreciate the dam's role in enhancing the local environment and providing a recreational oasis in the area.
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 Wardens Cabin Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ohoopee River Near Reidsville | 43 cfs | → |
| Altamaha River Near Baxley | 3,400 cfs | → |
| Canoochee River Near Claxton | 2 cfs | → |
| Oconee River Near Mount Vernon | 899 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River At Lumber City | 2,060 cfs | → |
| Altamaha River At Doctortown | 4,520 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wardens Cabin Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Landing Road 438, Baxley
- Getaway Lane, Surrency
- Deen's Landing Road 688-700, Baxley
- Benton Powell Road 267-315, Uvalda
- ⛉ Riverwood Trail 45, Uvalda
- Highway 135, Uvalda
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Wardens Cabin Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Wardens Cabin Pond Dam
Where does the data for Wardens Cabin 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 Wardens Cabin Pond Dam.