4-J Farms (Upper) Lake Dam dam
4-J Farms (Upper) Lake Dam
Located in Crawford, Georgia, the 4-J Farms (Upper) Lake Dam is a privately owned earth dam primarily constructed for recreation purposes. Completed in 1974, this dam stands at a height of 22.8 feet and has a storage capacity of 260 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 164.7 acre-feet. The dam spans a length of 370 feet and is situated on Indian Creek, under the jurisdiction of the state of Georgia.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the 4-J Farms (Upper) Lake Dam has a moderate risk assessment rating. While the dam's condition is currently unrated, it undergoes inspections every 5 years, with the last inspection conducted in August 2015. The dam features uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, and its overall risk management measures and emergency preparedness information are not readily available.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the 4-J Farms (Upper) Lake Dam presents an interesting case study in privately owned dam infrastructure. With its recreational primary purpose and moderate risk assessment, this dam serves as a reminder of the importance of regular inspections, maintenance, and emergency preparedness for all types of dams, regardless of their size or ownership status.
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 4-J Farms (Upper) Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tobesofkee Creek Near Macon | 6 cfs | → |
| Flint River Near Culloden | 449 cfs | → |
| Flint River At Ga 26 | 1,200 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River At Macon | 671 cfs | → |
| Turkey Creek At Byromville | 2 cfs | → |
| Falling Creek Near Juliette | 6 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near 4-J Farms (Upper) Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Highway 128 5374-5376, Roberta
- Macon
- General Courtney Hodges Boulevard 2337-2355, Perry
- Haven Way 498, Perry
Campgrounds
- Arrowhead County Park
- Claystone County Park
- Whitewater Creek County Park
- Warner Robins Afb Military
- Central City Park - State Fairgrounds
- Dames Ferry County Park
Fishing spots
- Lake Tobesofkee
- Houston Lake
- Dodge County Public Fishing Area
- Mccant's Mill Pond
- High Falls Lake
- Miller Creek Lake Recreation Area
Track 4-J Farms (Upper) Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About 4-J Farms (Upper) Lake Dam
Where does the data for 4-J Farms (Upper) 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 4-J Farms (Upper) Lake Dam.