Pippin Lake Dam # 3 dam
Pippin Lake Dam # 3
Pippin Lake Dam # 3, located in Lamar, Georgia, is a private earth dam primarily used for recreational purposes. Standing at a height of 31 feet and with a length of 465 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 153 acre-feet. Despite being unlisted for its foundations, the dam has a low hazard potential and is considered to have moderate risk.
Owned privately, Pippin Lake Dam # 3 is not regulated by the state but undergoes regular inspections, with the last one taking place in April 2020. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with no associated structures or locks. Although the condition assessment is currently not rated, the risk management measures for the dam are not specified.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Pippin Lake Dam # 3 presents an intriguing case study of a privately owned dam with a focus on recreation. With its location in Georgia, the dam offers insights into the management and risk assessment of such structures, showcasing the importance of regular inspections and adherence to safety guidelines. As a moderate risk structure with low hazard potential, Pippin Lake Dam # 3 highlights the need for continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure its long-term stability and safety.
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 Pippin Lake Dam # 3 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Flint River Near Culloden | 465 cfs | → |
| Tobesofkee Creek Near Macon | 6 cfs | → |
| Falling Creek Near Juliette | 9 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River At Macon | 694 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River Near Jackson | 433 cfs | → |
| Shoal Creek At Shoal Creek Rd | 8 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pippin Lake Dam # 3.
Boat launches
- Macon
- Lake Juliette Day Use Area And Boat Ramp
- Round Oak-Juliette Road Monroe County
- Popes Ferry Landing
Campgrounds
- High Falls State Park
- Arrowhead County Park
- Claystone County Park
- Dames Ferry County Park
- Indian Springs State Park
- Gladesville Campground
Fishing spots
- High Falls Lake
- Lake Tobesofkee
- Indian Springs State Park Lake
- Mccant's Mill Pond
- Griffin City Reservoir
- Jackson Lake
Track Pippin Lake Dam # 3 in the Snoflo app
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About Pippin Lake Dam # 3
Where does the data for Pippin Lake Dam # 3 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 Pippin Lake Dam # 3.