Moore Irrigation (Big Pond) Dam dam
Moore Irrigation (Big Pond) Dam
Moore Irrigation (Big Pond) Dam, located in Turner County, Georgia, serves as a crucial water resource for irrigation purposes in the area. Built in 1981, this earth dam stands at a height of 14 feet and has a storage capacity of 298 acre-feet, providing water for agricultural needs in the region. The dam covers a surface area of 35 acres and has a drainage area of 1076 acres, making it a significant water management structure in the area.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment score, Moore Irrigation (Big Pond) Dam is considered to be in good condition and poses minimal threat to surrounding areas. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, allowing for effective water release when needed. Despite not being regulated by the state, the dam undergoes regular inspections, with the last one conducted in January 2015, ensuring its structural integrity and safety for continued use.
As an essential component of the local water infrastructure, Moore Irrigation (Big Pond) Dam plays a vital role in supporting agricultural activities in the region. With its reliable water storage capacity and low hazard potential, the dam stands as a testament to effective water resource management and climate resilience efforts in Turner County, Georgia.
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 Moore Irrigation (Big Pond) Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Flint River At Ga 32 | 2,110 cfs | → |
| Muckalee Creek At Ga 195 | 198 cfs | → |
| Little R At Tifton Worth Co Line Rd | 11 cfs | → |
| Flint River At Albany | 2,880 cfs | → |
| Kinchafoonee Creek Near Dawson | 140 cfs | → |
| Turkey Creek At Byromville | 4 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Moore Irrigation (Big Pond) Dam.
Boat launches
- Ga 300 Crisp County
- Power Dam Lane Worth County
- Ferry Landing Road Crisp County
- North Maple Street Albany
- Dougherty County
- Riverfront Trail Albany
Campgrounds
- Lake Blackshear Campgrounds
- Georgia Veterans State Park
- Marine Albany Rv Military
- Parks At Chehaw
- Paulk City Park
Track Moore Irrigation (Big Pond) Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Moore Irrigation (Big Pond) Dam
Where does the data for Moore Irrigation (Big Pond) 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 Moore Irrigation (Big Pond) Dam.