Deer Run Plantation Lake Dam dam
Deer Run Plantation Lake Dam
Deer Run Plantation Lake Dam, located in Arlington, Georgia, on Tennesse Creek, is a privately owned earth dam primarily used for irrigation purposes. Designed by the Soil Conservation Service (SCS), this dam stands at a height of 10.5 feet with a hydraulic height of 9.6 feet, serving as a vital water resource for the surrounding area. With a storage capacity of 96 acre-feet and a surface area of 12.9 acres, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water supply for agricultural purposes in Calhoun County.
Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, Deer Run Plantation Lake Dam has not been rated for its current condition. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, indicating a simplistic design that may require further inspection and maintenance. The absence of state regulation, inspection, and enforcement raises concerns regarding the long-term sustainability and safety of this structure. Climate and water resource enthusiasts would benefit from monitoring developments in the management and maintenance of Deer Run Plantation Lake Dam to ensure its continued functionality and safety for irrigation purposes.
Furthermore, the lack of an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and updated contact information for emergency situations presents a potential risk in the event of dam failure. With its close proximity to residential areas and farmlands, it is crucial for the owners of Deer Run Plantation Lake Dam to prioritize the development of an EAP and conduct regular inspections to assess its structural integrity. By addressing these key areas of concern and implementing risk management measures, this dam can continue to fulfill its essential role in providing water resources for agricultural activities while ensuring the safety of nearby communities and ecosystems.
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 Deer Run Plantation Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pachitla Creek Near Edison | 55 cfs | → |
| Ichawaynochaway Creek At Ga 37 | 93 cfs | → |
| Ichawaynochaway Creek At Milford | 219 cfs | → |
| Chickasawhatchee Creek At Elmodel | 54 cfs | → |
| Ichawaynochaway Creek Near Elmodel | 281 cfs | → |
| Ichawaynochaway Creek Below Newton | 339 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Deer Run Plantation Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Spruce Pine Trail Early County
- Field Road Henry County
- Henry County 136 Henry County
- Old River Road Early County
- Boat Landing Road Mitchell County
Campgrounds
Track Deer Run Plantation Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Deer Run Plantation Lake Dam
Where does the data for Deer Run Plantation Lake 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 Deer Run Plantation Lake Dam.