Peed Brothers Lake Dam dam
Peed Brothers Lake Dam
Peed Brothers Lake Dam in Ideal, Georgia, stands as a vital recreational resource in the region, offering 692 acre-feet of storage capacity for water enthusiasts to enjoy. This earth dam, with a height of 28 feet and a length of 426 feet, creates a serene 40-acre lake popular for fishing, boating, and other outdoor activities. Located on Juniper Branch and under the jurisdiction of the Savannah District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, the dam's low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment make it a safe and inviting destination for nature lovers.
While the dam's primary purpose is recreation, its design as an earth structure with buttress core types ensures its stability and longevity. Although not regulated by the state, the dam is subject to regular inspections, with the last assessment conducted in July 2017. The surrounding area, part of Taylor County, Georgia, benefits from the lake's presence, providing a picturesque setting for locals and visitors alike to appreciate the beauty of nature while also serving as a potential flood control measure for the region.
Peed Brothers Lake Dam, with its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, serves as a valuable asset for the community, offering both recreational opportunities and a sense of security against potential flooding events. As climate change continues to impact water resources and weather patterns, the maintenance and upkeep of such structures become increasingly important in ensuring the safety and well-being of all those who rely on them. With its moderate risk assessment and low hazard potential, Peed Brothers Lake Dam stands as a testament to responsible water resource management in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 Peed Brothers Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Flint River At Ga 26 | 1,250 cfs | → |
| Flint River Near Culloden | 465 cfs | → |
| Muckalee Creek Near Americus | 48 cfs | → |
| Turkey Creek At Byromville | 3 cfs | → |
| Kinchafoonee Creek At Preston | 68 cfs | → |
| Upatoi Creek Near Columbus | 152 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Peed Brothers Lake Dam.
Track Peed Brothers Lake 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 Peed Brothers Lake Dam
Where does the data for Peed Brothers Lake 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 Peed Brothers Lake Dam.