Kight Irrigation Pond Dam dam
Kight Irrigation Pond Dam
Kight Irrigation Pond Dam in Coffee, Georgia, is a privately owned earth dam designed by Kight's father for irrigation purposes. The dam stands at 14.4 feet high with a hydraulic height of 11 feet, providing a storage capacity of 115.9 acre-feet for the surrounding 800-acre drainage area. This uncontrolled spillway structure spans 765 feet in length and covers a surface area of 13 acres, serving as a vital resource for agricultural water supply in the region.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition has not been officially rated, with the last inspection conducted in July 2020. With a moderate risk assessment score of 3, the risk management measures and emergency action plan for Kight Irrigation Pond Dam remain unspecified. The dam's location along an unknown river or stream underscores the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its structural integrity and water resource sustainability for the future. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate change may find the unique design and purpose of this dam intriguing, highlighting the intersection of human ingenuity and environmental stewardship in managing water infrastructure.
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 Kight Irrigation Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ocmulgee River At Lumber City | 2,670 cfs | → |
| Turnpike Creek Near Mcrae | · | → |
| Alapaha River Near Alapaha | 51 cfs | → |
| Altamaha River Near Baxley | 4,410 cfs | → |
| Oconee River Near Mount Vernon | 1,070 cfs | → |
| Little R At Tifton Worth Co Line Rd | 13 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kight Irrigation Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Jacksonville Boat Landing Road Telfair County
- Court Rd 598 Coffee County
- East Golden Isles Highway Telfair County
- Dodge Lake Road;Dodges Lake Lane Telfair County
- Hopewell Church Road Dodge County
- Highway 135, Uvalda
Campgrounds
- Ben Hill Landing County Park
- General Coffee State Park
- Paulk City Park
- Little Ocmulgee State Park
- Towns Bluff County Park
Fishing spots
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About Kight Irrigation Pond Dam
Where does the data for Kight Irrigation 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 Kight Irrigation Pond Dam.