Zarbrook dam
Zarbrook
Zarbrook, located in Hardwick, Georgia, is a private fish and wildlife pond constructed in 1965 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. This earth dam spans 540 feet in length and reaches a height of 25 feet, providing a storage capacity of 37 acre-feet. The primary purpose of Zarbrook is to support fire protection, stock, and serve as a habitat for fish and wildlife in the area.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, Zarbrook plays a vital role in the local ecosystem while posing minimal risk to surrounding areas. Despite its age, the condition assessment of Zarbrook is currently not available, but it remains a valuable resource for water conservation and wildlife preservation in Baldwin County, Georgia. As an uncontrolled spillway type with a spillway width of 50 feet, Zarbrook ensures the safe release of excess water during periods of high flow, protecting the dam structure and downstream areas.
This data-rich summary paints a picture of Zarbrook as a well-maintained water resource contributing to the conservation efforts of the USDA NRCS. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the information provided offers insight into the design, purpose, and current condition of Zarbrook, highlighting its importance in supporting local ecosystems and mitigating potential risks associated with its operation.
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 Zarbrook -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Oconee River At Milledgeville | 294 cfs | → |
| Oconee River At Avant Mine | 372 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River At Macon | 651 cfs | → |
| Murder Creek Below Eatonton | 38 cfs | → |
| Buffalo Creek At Ga 272 | 23 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Eatonton | 38 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Zarbrook.
Boat launches
- Lakeshore Drive 3180, Macon
- Riverbend Trail Macon
- Popes Ferry Landing
- Lake Juliette Day Use Area And Boat Ramp
- Macon
- Round Oak-Juliette Road Monroe County
Campgrounds
- Lake Sinclair Recreation Area
- Lake Sinclair
- Central City Park - State Fairgrounds
- Oconee Springs County Park
- Dames Ferry County Park
- Lawrence Shoals
Fishing spots
- Lake Sinclair
- Miller Creek Lake Recreation Area
- Rock Eagle Lake
- Weaver Branch
- Lake Tobesofkee
- Lake Oconee
Track Zarbrook in the Snoflo app
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About Zarbrook
Where does the data for Zarbrook 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 Zarbrook.