Harrell Pond Dam dam
Harrell Pond Dam
Harrell Pond Dam, also known as Harold Lake Dam, is a private earth dam located in Cairo, Georgia. Its primary purpose is for fire protection, stock, or as a small fish pond on Buck Creek. The dam stands at a height of 10.6 feet with a hydraulic height of 9.4 feet and a structural height of 9.4 feet. It has a length of 525 feet and a storage capacity of 76 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 55 acre-feet.
Despite being unregulated by the state and not subject to inspections or enforcement measures, Harrell Pond Dam is classified as having a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment score of 3. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with no associated locks. While its condition has not been formally rated, the dam's risk management measures and emergency preparedness plans are currently unknown. The dam's location in Grady County, Georgia, makes it a point of interest for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the area.
Overall, Harrell Pond Dam serves as an essential structure for fire protection and water storage in the region, with the potential for recreational use as a small fish pond. Its presence on Buck Creek adds to the local ecosystem and provides valuable insights into water management practices. As a private entity, the dam's maintenance and safety protocols are crucial for ensuring the continued functionality and safety of the surrounding community and environment.
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 Harrell Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ochlockonee River Nr Concord | 844 cfs | → |
| Little Attapulgus Creek At Attapulgus | 7 cfs | → |
| Ochlockonee River Near Thomasville | 574 cfs | → |
| Ochlockonee River Nr Havana | 703 cfs | → |
| Little River Nr Quincy | 122 cfs | → |
| Flint River At Bainbridge | 3,580 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Harrell Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Hadley Ferry Road 154, Cairo
- Highway 93, Cairo
- State Park Road Grady County
- Cedar Hill Road 467, Tallahassee
- Cedar Springs Road Grady County
- Gainous Road Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Coe Landing
- High Bluff Landing - Lake Talquin State Forest
- High Bluff Campground
- Williams Landing
- Campers World
- Hall Landing
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- 2 Miles Below Dam On Lake Talquin To Ochlockonee Bay
- Headwaters To Concrete Bridge (Burnt Bridge) On Fh 13 (Where River Enters Bradwell Ray Wilderness)
- Bradwell Bay Wilderness (Northern Boundary) To Bradwell Bay Wilderness Boundary At Trice Bridge On Fr 329
- Tirce Creek Bridge (Monkey Creek) To Forest Service Property Boundary In Sec 13
- Forest Service Property Bounday To St. Marks Wildlife Refuge Boundary
Track Harrell 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 Harrell Pond Dam
Where does the data for Harrell 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 Harrell Pond Dam.