Waste Stabilization Pond Dam # 1 dam
Waste Stabilization Pond Dam # 1
Waste Stabilization Pond Dam # 1, located in Hazelhurst, Georgia, is a crucial structure owned by the local government with a primary purpose of waste stabilization. This earth dam, with a height of 25.6 feet and a hydraulic height of 8.2 feet, serves to store 165 acre-feet of water with a normal storage capacity of 109 acre-feet. The dam spans a length of 3300 feet and covers a surface area of 15.6 acres, supporting the drainage area of 16 acres.
Although Waste Stabilization Pond Dam # 1 has a low hazard potential, it is rated as having a moderate risk, emphasizing the importance of regular inspections and risk management measures. The last inspection date was in September 2014, with an inspection frequency of 5 years. The dam features uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, indicating potential vulnerabilities that need to be addressed to ensure the safety and efficiency of the structure in managing wastewater and environmental resources in the region.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Waste Stabilization Pond Dam # 1 presents an intriguing case study in environmental infrastructure management. With its unique design features and functional purposes, this earth dam in Georgia stands as a testament to the intersection of human engineering and natural resource conservation. As discussions around climate change and water scarcity continue to evolve, understanding the role of structures like Waste Stabilization Pond Dam # 1 becomes increasingly important in shaping sustainable practices for the future.
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 Waste Stabilization Pond Dam # 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ocmulgee River At Lumber City | 2,670 cfs | → |
| Altamaha River Near Baxley | 4,410 cfs | → |
| Turnpike Creek Near Mcrae | · | → |
| Oconee River Near Mount Vernon | 1,070 cfs | → |
| Ohoopee River Near Reidsville | 47 cfs | → |
| Little Satilla River Near Offerman | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Waste Stabilization Pond Dam # 1.
Boat launches
- East Golden Isles Highway Telfair County
- Highway 135, Uvalda
- ⛉ Riverwood Trail 45, Uvalda
- Benton Powell Road 267-315, Uvalda
- Cherokee Road Wheeler County
- Deen's Landing Road 688-700, Baxley
Track Waste Stabilization 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 Waste Stabilization Pond Dam # 1
Where does the data for Waste Stabilization 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 Waste Stabilization Pond Dam # 1.