Sumner Irrigation Pond Dam #1 dam
Sumner Irrigation Pond Dam #1
Situated in Sycamore, Turner County, Georgia, Sumner Irrigation Pond Dam #1 is a privately owned earth dam primarily used for irrigation purposes. Built in 1960, this dam stands at a height of 14.8 feet with a hydraulic height of 14.3 feet, offering a storage capacity of 172 acre-feet. With a normal storage capacity of 100 acre-feet, this dam covers a surface area of 18.5 acres and serves a drainage area of 500 acres.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway type and outlet gates, contributing to its low hazard potential. While it has not been rated for its condition assessment, the last inspection conducted in April 2015 revealed no significant issues. The risk assessment for Sumner Irrigation Pond Dam #1 indicates a moderate risk level (3), prompting the need for ongoing monitoring and potential risk management measures. Overall, this dam plays a vital role in supporting irrigation activities in the region and contributes to water resource management in Turner County, Georgia.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Sumner Irrigation Pond Dam #1 offers an intriguing case study of a privately owned structure that plays a crucial role in sustaining agricultural activities. With its historical significance dating back to the 1960s, this dam showcases the importance of irrigation infrastructure in maintaining water supply reliability for the surrounding area. As discussions around water resource management and climate resilience continue to evolve, the maintenance and upkeep of dams like Sumner Irrigation Pond Dam #1 are essential for ensuring sustainable water use and mitigating potential risks associated with aging 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Sumner Irrigation Pond Dam #1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little R At Tifton Worth Co Line Rd | 13 cfs | → |
| Flint River At Ga 32 | 1,820 cfs | → |
| Alapaha River Near Alapaha | 51 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Adel | 227 cfs | → |
| Flint River At Albany | 2,300 cfs | → |
| Muckalee Creek At Ga 195 | 123 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Sumner Irrigation Pond Dam #1.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
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About Sumner Irrigation Pond Dam #1
Where does the data for Sumner Irrigation Pond Dam #1 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.
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