Pineland Plantation Reflection Pond Dam dam
Pineland Plantation Reflection Pond Dam
The Pineland Plantation Reflection Pond Dam, also known as Reflection Lake Dam, is a privately owned structure located in Baker, Georgia. Positioned in the city of Newton, this dam serves a primary purpose of recreation, offering a serene oasis for visitors to enjoy. Constructed as an earth dam with a buttress core type, it stands at a height of 6.7 feet and has a hydraulic height of 5.5 feet, providing a storage capacity of 64 acre-feet and a surface area of 15.6 acres.
While the dam is classified as low hazard potential and has not been rated for its current condition, it is still important for water resource and climate enthusiasts to be aware of its existence. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway type and outlet gates, with a drainage area of 71 square miles. Despite not being under state regulation or inspection, the dam presents a moderate risk level and may require further assessment and management measures in the future.
As part of the Savannah District in Georgia, the Pineland Plantation Reflection Pond Dam adds to the diverse landscape of water resources in the region. With its tranquil setting and recreational offerings, it serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining and monitoring dams for both safety and enjoyment. For enthusiasts interested in water resource management and climate resilience, understanding the characteristics and risks associated with dams like this one is vital for promoting sustainable practices in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 Pineland Plantation Reflection Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Flint River At Newton | 1,950 cfs | → |
| Chickasawhatchee Creek At Elmodel | 54 cfs | → |
| Ichawaynochaway Creek Near Elmodel | 281 cfs | → |
| Ichawaynochaway Creek Below Newton | 339 cfs | → |
| Ichawaynochaway Creek At Milford | 219 cfs | → |
| Flint River At Albany | 1,370 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pineland Plantation Reflection Pond Dam.
Track Pineland Plantation Reflection Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Pineland Plantation Reflection Pond Dam
Where does the data for Pineland Plantation Reflection 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 Pineland Plantation Reflection Pond Dam.