Cadwell Irrigation Pond Dam #1 dam
Cadwell Irrigation Pond Dam #1
Cadwell Irrigation Pond Dam #1, located in Dodge, Georgia, was completed in 1979 with a primary purpose of irrigation. This earth dam, designed by the SCS, stands at a height of 12 feet and has a hydraulic height of 9 feet. The dam spans a length of 465 feet and has a storage capacity of 68 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 40 acre-feet. The dam is classified as low hazard potential and has not been rated for condition assessment.
Although not regulated by the state, Cadwell Irrigation Pond Dam #1 poses a moderate risk, with no emergency action plan or inundation maps prepared. The uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates suggest limited management measures in place. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk, highlighting the importance of implementing proper risk management strategies. With its location in the Savannah District and the absence of state jurisdiction, the dam serves as a pivotal water resource for irrigation in the area, showcasing the need for responsible maintenance and monitoring to ensure its continued safe operation.
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 Cadwell Irrigation Pond Dam #1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Turnpike Creek Near Mcrae | · | → |
| Ocmulgee River At Hawkinsville | 1,250 cfs | → |
| Tucsawhatchee Creek Near Hawkinsville | 13 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River At Lumber City | 1,900 cfs | → |
| Oconee River Near Mount Vernon | 847 cfs | → |
| Oconee River At Dublin | 618 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cadwell Irrigation Pond Dam #1.
Boat launches
- Dodge Lake Road, Eastman
- Hopewell Church Road Dodge County
- Halfmoon Road 471, Abbeville
- Sand Hammock Road, Hawkinsville
- Dodge Lake Road;Dodges Lake Lane Telfair County
- Jacksonville Boat Landing Road Telfair County
Campgrounds
Track Cadwell Irrigation Pond Dam #1 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Cadwell Irrigation Pond Dam #1
Where does the data for Cadwell Irrigation Pond Dam #1 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 Cadwell Irrigation Pond Dam #1.