Ogburn Dam dam
Ogburn Dam
The Ogburn Dam in Wesleyan Hills, Georgia, stands as a private earth dam completed in 1987 with a primary purpose of recreation. Designed by M. MINCHEW, this 44-foot high structure boasts a storage capacity of 370 acre-feet and a length of 900 feet, offering a serene surface area of 15 acres for water enthusiasts to enjoy. Situated in Monroe County, the dam features uncontrolled spillways and outlets, with a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment score of 3.
Despite not being state regulated, the Ogburn Dam undergoes regular inspections, with the last assessment conducted in June 2018. With a condition assessment of "Not Rated," the dam's risk management measures and emergency preparedness status remain unlisted. As water resource and climate enthusiasts gather to explore this recreational gem, the Ogburn Dam promises a tranquil retreat surrounded by the natural beauty of Georgia's landscape, inviting visitors to appreciate the intersection of human engineering and environmental stewardship in harnessing water resources for leisure and enjoyment.
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 Ogburn Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tobesofkee Creek Near Macon | 7 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River At Macon | 647 cfs | → |
| Falling Creek Near Juliette | 5 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River Near Jackson | 441 cfs | → |
| Murder Creek Below Eatonton | 40 cfs | → |
| Flint River Near Culloden | 666 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ogburn Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Dames Ferry County Park
- Claystone County Park
- Arrowhead County Park
- Central City Park - State Fairgrounds
- Gladesville Campground
- Rush Creek Campground
Fishing spots
- Lake Tobesofkee
- Miller Creek Lake Recreation Area
- High Falls Lake
- Indian Springs State Park Lake
- Houston Lake
- Jackson Lake
Track Ogburn Dam 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 Ogburn Dam
Where does the data for Ogburn 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 Ogburn Dam.