Central Ga. Branch Experiment Sta. Pond Dam #4 dam
Central Ga. Branch Experiment Sta. Pond Dam #4
Central Ga. Branch Experiment Sta. Pond Dam #4, located in Putnam, Georgia, was completed in 1971 with a primary purpose of serving as a fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. This earth dam, designed by SCS, stands at a height of 21 feet and spans a length of 580 feet, providing a storage capacity of 108 acre-feet. The dam is classified as low hazard potential, with a moderate risk assessment rating.
Although the dam is not regulated by the state, it is subject to regular inspections, with the last one conducted in October 2017. The structure features uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, with no associated locks. Despite its current condition being listed as "Not Rated," the dam poses a moderate risk and has a risk management plan in place to address potential hazards. The Central Ga. Branch Experiment Sta. Pond Dam #4 serves as a vital water resource for the area, supporting various agricultural and environmental needs.
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 Central Ga. Branch Experiment Sta. Pond Dam #4 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little River Near Eatonton | 38 cfs | → |
| Murder Creek Below Eatonton | 37 cfs | → |
| Alcovy River Below Covington | 35 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River Near Jackson | 433 cfs | → |
| Oconee River Near Penfield | 293 cfs | → |
| Alcovy River Above Covington | 30 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Central Ga. Branch Experiment Sta. Pond Dam #4.
Boat launches
- Ellis Road Jasper County
- Ccc Camp Loop Morgan County
- Wise Creek Tail Jasper County
- Round Oak-Juliette Road Monroe County
- Lake Juliette Day Use Area And Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Parks Ferry
- Lake Sinclair
- Lake Sinclair Recreation Area
- Old Salem
- Oconee Springs County Park
- Lawrence Shoals
Fishing spots
Track Central Ga. Branch Experiment Sta. Pond Dam #4 in the Snoflo app
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About Central Ga. Branch Experiment Sta. Pond Dam #4
Where does the data for Central Ga. Branch Experiment Sta. Pond Dam #4 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 Central Ga. Branch Experiment Sta. Pond Dam #4.