Adel Pond Dam dam
Adel Pond Dam
Adel Pond Dam, located in Blakely, Georgia, is a private Earth dam constructed in 1977 for irrigation purposes on the Breastworks Branch river. With a height of 13.8 feet and a storage capacity of 189 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in providing water resources for agricultural activities in the region. Despite being uncontrolled, the dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, making it a relatively stable structure in terms of safety and management.
The dam, with a length of 360 feet and a drainage area of 3220 acres, not only serves as a water storage facility but also contributes to the overall environmental and climatic balance in the area. Although it is not regulated by the state, Adel Pond Dam undergoes regular inspections, with the last one conducted in June 2016, to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. With its strategic location and purpose, this dam stands as a testament to the importance of water resource management and climate resilience in sustaining agricultural activities and ecological equilibrium in the region.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Adel Pond Dam represents a significant infrastructure that supports irrigation and contributes to the overall water management system in Early County, Georgia. Its construction and operation highlight the intersection of human needs and environmental considerations, emphasizing the importance of balancing water usage for agricultural purposes while maintaining the ecological health of the surrounding area. As a privately owned structure, the dam serves as a key player in ensuring water availability for agricultural activities, showcasing the vital role that such dams play in supporting sustainable farming practices and climate adaptation efforts 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 Adel Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sawhatchee Creek At Cedar Springs | 32 cfs | → |
| Pachitla Creek Near Edison | 60 cfs | → |
| Ichawaynochaway Creek At Ga 37 | 113 cfs | → |
| Ichawaynochaway Creek At Milford | 252 cfs | → |
| Chickasawhatchee Creek At Elmodel | 142 cfs | → |
| Ichawaynochaway Creek Near Elmodel | 431 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Adel Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Spruce Pine Trail Early County
- Field Road Henry County
- Henry County 136 Henry County
- Old River Road Early County
- Jowers Road Houston County
Campgrounds
Track Adel 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 Adel Pond Dam
Where does the data for Adel 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 Adel Pond Dam.