Cordrays Mill Pond dam
Cordrays Mill Pond
Cordrays Mill Pond, also known as Cordrays Mill Rehabilitation Lake Dam, is a state-owned water resource located in Morgan, Calhoun, Georgia. Constructed in 1953 on the ICHAWAYNOCHAWAY CREEK, this earth dam stands at 16 feet tall and spans 950 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 490 acre-feet, the pond serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering visitors an area of 225 acres for outdoor activities such as fishing and boating.
Despite its low hazard potential, Cordrays Mill Pond has a moderate risk assessment due to its age and the lack of recent condition assessments. The last inspection of the dam took place in 1990 and was rated as "Not Rated." While the dam is currently unregulated by the state, it does undergo periodic inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, and there are no outlet gates in place, indicating a reliance on natural water flow management.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Cordrays Mill Pond presents an opportunity to explore a historic dam structure in a picturesque natural setting. As efforts to modernize and ensure the safety of aging infrastructure continue, monitoring the condition and risk assessment of dams like Cordrays Mill Pond is crucial to maintain public safety and preserve the surrounding ecosystem. Embracing sustainable practices and responsible management of water resources are essential in protecting these valuable assets for future generations to enjoy.
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 Cordrays Mill Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ichawaynochaway Creek At Ga 37 | 113 cfs | → |
| Pachitla Creek Near Edison | 60 cfs | → |
| Ichawaynochaway Creek At Milford | 252 cfs | → |
| Chickasawhatchee Creek At Elmodel | 142 cfs | → |
| Ichawaynochaway Creek Near Elmodel | 431 cfs | → |
| Kinchafoonee Creek Near Dawson | 154 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cordrays Mill Pond.
Boat launches
- Spruce Pine Trail Early County
- Riverfront Trail Albany
- Dougherty County
- North Maple Street Albany
- Old Georgia Highway 3 Baconton
Track Cordrays Mill Pond 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 Cordrays Mill Pond
Where does the data for Cordrays Mill 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 Cordrays Mill Pond.