Balfour Land Co. Lake Dam No 1 dam
Balfour Land Co. Lake Dam No 1
Balfour Land Co. Lake Dam No 1, located in Echols, Georgia, is a privately owned earth dam primarily used for recreation purposes. Built in 1983 by the Soil Conservation Service (SCS), this dam stands at a height of 20.1 feet and has a maximum storage capacity of 180 acre-feet. The dam spans a length of 765 feet and covers a surface area of 13.5 acres, serving as a popular spot for outdoor activities in the Thomasville area.
Although the dam is categorized as having a low hazard potential, its condition assessment has not been rated, and it is subject to regular inspections every five years. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, and its overall risk assessment is moderate. While the dam does not fall under federal jurisdiction, it is maintained and regulated by the state of Georgia. With its serene surroundings and recreational opportunities, Balfour Land Co. Lake Dam No 1 is a valuable water resource for the community and a must-visit destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the region.
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 Balfour Land Co. Lake Dam No 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Alapaha River At Statenville | 174 cfs | → |
| Alapaha River Near Jennings Fla | 287 cfs | → |
| Withlacoochee River At Mcmillan Rd | 336 cfs | → |
| Withlacoochee River Near Pinetta | 912 cfs | → |
| Withlacoochee River At Us 84 | 526 cfs | → |
| Suwannee River At Us 441 | 22 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Balfour Land Co. Lake Dam No 1.
Boat launches
- Highway 94, Statenville
- Valdosta Highway, Valdosta
- Madison Highway 6461, Valdosta
- County Road 249, Jasper
- Northeast River Park Road 1307, Lee
- Adel Highway 17562, Barney
Fishing spots
Track Balfour Land Co. Lake Dam No 1 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 Balfour Land Co. Lake Dam No 1
Where does the data for Balfour Land Co. Lake Dam No 1 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 Balfour Land Co. Lake Dam No 1.