Merritt Small Lake Dam dam
Merritt Small Lake Dam
Merritt Small Lake Dam, located in Stewart, Georgia, is a private earth dam primarily used for recreation purposes. The dam, designed by SCS, stands at a height of 27.5 feet with a hydraulic height of 24 feet. Its reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 156.8 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 180 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 14 acres. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, and it has uncontrolled outlet gates.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment is moderate. The last inspection of Merritt Small Lake Dam was conducted on September 11, 2019, with an inspection frequency of 5 years. The condition assessment of the dam is currently not rated, and it is not regulated by the state. The dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, and there are no inundation maps prepared. Overall, Merritt Small Lake Dam presents an interesting case study for water resource and climate enthusiasts due to its unique design and risk assessment profile.
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 Merritt Small Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Kinchafoonee Creek At Preston | 287 cfs | → |
| Hannahatchee Creek At Union | 84 cfs | → |
| Muckalee Creek Near Americus | 393 cfs | → |
| Upatoi Creek Near Columbus | 651 cfs | → |
| Uchee Creek Near Fort Mitchell | 249 cfs | → |
| Kinchafoonee Creek Near Dawson | 894 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Merritt Small Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- River Bend Park Road Chattahoochee County
- Rood Creek Landing Road Stewart County
- Chubcreek Road Russell County
- Florence Street Georgetown
- Cool Branch Road Quitman County
Campgrounds
- Riverbend County Park
- Florence Marina State Park
- Bluff Creek
- Uchee Creek Military
- Lakepoint State Park
- Bluff Creek Campground
Track Merritt Small Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Merritt Small Lake Dam
Where does the data for Merritt Small 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 Merritt Small Lake Dam.