Mcdonald Pond Dam dam
Mcdonald Pond Dam
Mcdonald Pond Dam, located in Denmark South Environs, Georgia, is a privately owned Earth dam primarily used for recreational purposes. Built in 1955 by designer Veasy Creasy, this dam stands at a height of 10 feet and has a hydraulic height of 11 feet, with a length of 1400 feet. It has a storage capacity of 140 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 95 acre-feet and a surface area of 21 acres.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Mcdonald Pond Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment. The last inspection was conducted in November 2004, with an inspection frequency of 5 years. In terms of emergency preparedness, certain aspects such as the Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and risk assessment remain unaddressed. However, the dam's risk assessment is moderate, indicating a need for proactive risk management measures.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Mcdonald Pond Dam an intriguing case study, given its historical significance and the potential for enhancing its safety and resilience measures. The dam's location in Bulloch, Georgia, amidst a drainage area of 3200 acres, presents opportunities for research and conservation efforts to ensure sustainable water management practices. With a focus on addressing the dam's condition assessment, emergency preparedness, and risk management strategies, stakeholders can work towards preserving this vital water resource for future generations while adapting to changing climate 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 Mcdonald Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Canoochee River Near Claxton | 2 cfs | → |
| Black Creek Near Blitchton | 1 cfs | → |
| Ogeechee River Near Eden | 552 cfs | → |
| Ebenezer Creek At Springfield | 0 cfs | → |
| Ogeechee River At Rocky Ford Rd | 558 cfs | → |
| Ohoopee River Near Reidsville | 43 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mcdonald Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Greenfield Court Pooler
- Scott Stell Park Drive Chatham County
- Tommy Long Road 158, Rincon
- Lesa Street Hinesville
- Us 80;Ga 26 Pooler
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Mcdonald Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Mcdonald Pond Dam
Where does the data for Mcdonald 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 Mcdonald Pond Dam.