Vernon Nolan Dam dam
Vernon Nolan Dam
Vernon Nolan Dam, located in Wayne County, Georgia, is a privately owned earth dam primarily used for irrigation purposes. Constructed in 2005 by the USDA NRCS, the dam stands at a height of 15 feet and has a storage capacity of 52.8 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is currently not available, but it is inspected by the NRCS periodically.
The dam's design includes a stone core and uncontrolled outlet gates, ensuring efficient water management for agricultural purposes in the surrounding area. The dam's location in the city of Ritch, alongside its close proximity to the Jacksonville District, offers a strategic advantage for water resource management in the region. Despite its small surface area and drainage area, Vernon Nolan Dam plays a crucial role in enhancing water availability for irrigation in the area, showcasing the importance of sustainable water resource management in the face of changing climate patterns.
As climate enthusiasts and water resource experts continue to monitor the impact of climate change on water availability, Vernon Nolan Dam stands as a testament to the importance of infrastructure development for water resource management. With a focus on irrigation, the dam provides a reliable water source for agricultural activities, highlighting the intersection of water management and climate resilience. As stakeholders work towards sustainable water resource solutions, the role of dams like Vernon Nolan Dam becomes increasingly significant in ensuring water security in the face of a changing climate.
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 Vernon Nolan Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Satilla River Near Offerman | 1 cfs | → |
| Altamaha River At Doctortown | 4,520 cfs | → |
| Satilla River At Atkinson | 69 cfs | → |
| Satilla River Near Waycross | 107 cfs | → |
| Altamaha River Near Baxley | 3,400 cfs | → |
| Peacock Creek At Mcintosh | 4 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Vernon Nolan Dam.
Boat launches
- Cypress Street Wayne County
- Pig Farm Landing
- Arnold River Road 599, Jesup
- Us 82;Ga 520 Brantley County
- Williamsburg Landing
- Getaway Lane, Surrency
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- The Headwaters To The Suwannee River Sill At River Mile 238
- Trader's Hill To Ends Approximately 1 Mile Downstream Of U.S. 301 Crossing
- Begins Approximately 1 Mile Downstream Of U.S. 301 Crossing To Ends Approximately 1 Mile Upstream Of Flea Hill, Georgia
- Begins Approximately 1 Mile Upstream Of Flea Hill, Georgia To The Bells River Confluence
- The Suwannee River Sill At River Mile 238 To The Little River Springs At River Mile 81
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About Vernon Nolan Dam
Where does the data for Vernon Nolan 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 Vernon Nolan Dam.