Pca Lake Dam North dam
Pca Lake Dam North
Pca Lake Dam North, located in Morgan, Calhoun, Georgia, was completed in 1973 and serves as an irrigation structure for the region. This privately owned Earth dam stands at a height of 12.5 feet and has a length of 720 feet, with a maximum storage capacity of 96 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 61.5 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is to facilitate irrigation activities in the area, making it a vital resource for agriculture in the region.
Despite its low hazard potential, Pca Lake Dam North has been assessed as having a moderate risk level, indicating the need for careful monitoring and maintenance. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with no associated locks or gates. While the structure has not been inspected recently and its condition is currently unrated, it is essential for stakeholders to ensure that necessary risk management measures are in place to safeguard the dam's integrity and the surrounding community in the event of an emergency.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Pca Lake Dam North can appreciate its role in supporting local irrigation practices and its contribution to the region's agricultural activities. With its moderate risk level, there is a need for ongoing monitoring and potentially the development of an Emergency Action Plan to address any unforeseen challenges. As a key infrastructure element in the area, Pca Lake Dam North underscores the importance of responsible water resource management and the need for proactive measures to ensure its continued functionality and safety.
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 Pca Lake Dam North -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ichawaynochaway Creek At Ga 37 | 113 cfs | → |
| Pachitla Creek Near Edison | 81 cfs | → |
| Ichawaynochaway Creek At Milford | 204 cfs | → |
| Chickasawhatchee Creek At Elmodel | 86 cfs | → |
| Ichawaynochaway Creek Near Elmodel | 304 cfs | → |
| Flint River At Newton | 2,620 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pca Lake Dam North.
Boat launches
- Spruce Pine Trail Early County
- Riverfront Trail Albany
- Dougherty County
- Old Georgia Highway 3 Baconton
- Field Road Henry County
- North Maple Street Albany
Campgrounds
Track Pca Lake Dam North in the Snoflo app
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About Pca Lake Dam North
Where does the data for Pca Lake Dam North 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
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