Joyce Pond Dam dam
Joyce Pond Dam
Joyce Pond Dam, located in Wheeler, Georgia, was completed in 1957 and stands at a height of 16 feet with a length of 700 feet. This private-owned dam primarily serves the purpose of recreation, offering a serene environment for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy. With a storage capacity of 262 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 70 acre-feet, the dam covers a surface area of 14 acres and drains a watershed area of 745 acres.
Despite its low hazard potential, Joyce Pond Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment. The last inspection was conducted in July 2016, with subsequent inspections scheduled every 5 years. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, contributing to its moderate risk assessment level. While the dam's risk management measures and emergency preparedness plans are not explicitly outlined, its location in the Savannah District underlines its importance in the region's water resource management.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking a tranquil recreational spot in Georgia, Joyce Pond Dam offers a picturesque setting to explore. Its earth core buttress dam design, moderate risk assessment, and uncontrolled spillway add a layer of intrigue for those interested in dam infrastructure and its impact on the surrounding environment. While its condition assessment remains unrated, regular inspections ensure the safety of this essential water resource structure in the Savannah District.
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 Joyce Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ocmulgee River At Lumber City | 1,900 cfs | → |
| Altamaha River Near Baxley | 3,060 cfs | → |
| Oconee River Near Mount Vernon | 847 cfs | → |
| Turnpike Creek Near Mcrae | · | → |
| Ohoopee River Near Reidsville | 41 cfs | → |
| Canoochee River Near Claxton | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Joyce Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Highway 135, Uvalda
- ⛉ Riverwood Trail 45, Uvalda
- East Golden Isles Highway Telfair County
- Cherokee Road Wheeler County
- Benton Powell Road 267-315, Uvalda
- Deen's Landing Road 688-700, Baxley
Track Joyce Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Joyce Pond Dam
Where does the data for Joyce Pond 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 Joyce Pond Dam.