Plant Scherer Retention Pond dam
Plant Scherer Retention Pond
Plant Scherer Retention Pond, located in Juliette, Georgia, is a private structure built in 1980 with a primary purpose of serving as a retention pond. This Earth-type dam stands at a height of 52.8 feet, with a hydraulic height of 77.8 feet, and a storage capacity of 8,500 acre-feet. The pond covers an area of 230 acres and has a normal storage level of 5,830 acre-feet, making it a crucial resource for water management in the region.
Despite being unlisted for drainage area, the Plant Scherer Retention Pond plays a vital role in mitigating flood risks and water supply management. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, this structure has been inspected periodically, with the last assessment conducted in June 2018. Although the condition assessment is listed as "Not Rated," the retention pond's design and construction have ensured its functionality and reliability over the years, making it an essential component in the water resource infrastructure of Monroe County, Georgia.
As climate change impacts water resources and precipitation patterns, structures like the Plant Scherer Retention Pond become increasingly important for sustainable water management. With its significant storage capacity and strategic location, this retention pond serves as a critical asset for the community, providing flood control, water storage, and environmental protection. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding and supporting the maintenance and enhancement of such structures are essential for ensuring water security and resilience in the face of changing weather patterns.
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 Plant Scherer Retention Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Falling Creek Near Juliette | 9 cfs | → |
| Tobesofkee Creek Near Macon | 6 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River Near Jackson | 433 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River At Macon | 694 cfs | → |
| Murder Creek Below Eatonton | 37 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Eatonton | 38 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Plant Scherer Retention Pond.
Boat launches
- Lake Juliette Day Use Area And Boat Ramp
- Round Oak-Juliette Road Monroe County
- Popes Ferry Landing
- Wise Creek Tail Jasper County
- Riverbend Trail Macon
- Macon
Campgrounds
- Dames Ferry County Park
- Gladesville Campground
- Rush Creek Campground
- High Falls State Park
- Indian Springs State Park
- Claystone County Park
Fishing spots
- Indian Springs State Park Lake
- High Falls Lake
- Lake Tobesofkee
- Miller Creek Lake Recreation Area
- Jackson Lake
- Lake Sinclair
Track Plant Scherer Retention Pond in the Snoflo app
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About Plant Scherer Retention Pond
Where does the data for Plant Scherer Retention 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 Plant Scherer Retention Pond.