Cochran-Padgett Pond Dam dam
Cochran-Padgett Pond Dam
Cochran-Padgett Pond Dam, located in Burke, Georgia, is a privately-owned earth dam primarily used for recreation on the Palmer Branch river. Standing at a height of 15 feet with a hydraulic height of 13 feet, this dam offers a serene 20-acre surface area for water enthusiasts to enjoy. With a storage capacity of 166 acre-feet, the dam provides a tranquil setting for outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and wildlife observation.
Despite its low hazard potential, Cochran-Padgett Pond Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment as of the last inspection in May 2014. The dam features uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, making it a moderate risk for potential issues. However, with a regular inspection frequency of every 5 years, the authorities aim to ensure the safety of this recreational water resource for both the local community and visitors. While the dam is not federally regulated, it remains under state jurisdiction and is subject to state inspections to maintain its safety standards.
Overall, Cochran-Padgett Pond Dam presents a picturesque location for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and appreciate the natural beauty of the Burke, Georgia area. With its modest height and storage capacity, the dam offers a tranquil setting for recreational activities while also highlighting the importance of maintaining and inspecting dams to ensure the safety of all individuals who enjoy the surrounding waterways.
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 Cochran-Padgett Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Spirit Creek At Us 1 | 10 cfs | → |
| Butler Creek Below 7th Avenue | 8 cfs | → |
| Brier Creek Near Waynesboro | 117 cfs | → |
| Savannah River At Augusta | 3,950 cfs | → |
| Augusta Canal Nr Augusta (Upper) | 2,190 cfs | → |
| Ogeechee River At Midville | 344 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cochran-Padgett Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Fish Hatchery Road 4416-4610, Dearing
- Mccormick County
- Burnettown
- Columbia County
- Lake Springs Road Columbia County
- Ridge Road 5943, Columbia County
Campgrounds
- Lake Leitner Military
- Wildwood County Park
- Magnolia Springs State Park
- Petersburg - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Mistletoe State Park
- Ridge Road - Strom Thurmond Lake
Fishing spots
- Gordon Lake
- Lake Olmstead
- Magnolia Springs State Park Lake
- Lewis Lake
- J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir
- Jordan Mill Pond
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About Cochran-Padgett Pond Dam
Where does the data for Cochran-Padgett 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.
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