Wetherington Pond dam
Wetherington Pond
Wetherington Pond, located in Clyattville, Georgia, is a private recreational water resource situated along the Greenwater Branch river or stream. This Earth-type dam, with a height of 8 feet and a hydraulic height of 7 feet, provides a storage capacity of 81 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 16 acres. While the dam's spillway is uncontrolled, its hazard potential is rated as low, with a moderate risk assessment of 3.
Managed by a private owner, Wetherington Pond offers a tranquil setting for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy activities such as fishing, boating, and birdwatching. The dam's primary purpose is for recreation, and it does not fall under state regulation, permitting, or inspection. Despite being of Earth construction with a buttress core type, the dam's condition remains unrated, leaving room for potential future assessments and management measures to ensure its structural integrity.
With its scenic location and modest storage capacity, Wetherington Pond serves as a valuable resource for the local community and visitors alike. The dam's historical completion date remains unknown, emphasizing the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to uphold its functionality and safety standards. As climate change impacts water resources, understanding and safeguarding sites like Wetherington Pond become increasingly vital for sustainable water management practices in Georgia's Lowndes County.
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 Wetherington Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Withlacoochee River Near Pinetta | 761 cfs | → |
| Alapaha River Near Jennings Fla | 231 cfs | → |
| Alapaha River At Statenville | 176 cfs | → |
| Withlacoochee River At Us 84 | 621 cfs | → |
| Withlacoochee River At Mcmillan Rd | 269 cfs | → |
| Withlacoochee River Nr Lee | 680 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wetherington Pond.
Boat launches
- Madison Highway 6461, Valdosta
- Valdosta Highway, Valdosta
- Highway 94, Statenville
- Northeast River Park Road 1307, Lee
- County Road 249, Jasper
- Adel Highway 17562, Barney
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- State Highway 6 To The Confluence With The Suwannee River
- The Suwannee River Sill At River Mile 238 To The Little River Springs At River Mile 81
- The Little River Springs At River Mile 81 To The Mouth Of The River At The Gulf Of Mexico
- The Headwaters To The Suwannee River Sill At River Mile 238
Track Wetherington Pond 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 Wetherington Pond
Where does the data for Wetherington Pond 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 Wetherington Pond.