Weston Brooker dam
Weston Brooker
Weston Brooker is a private fish and wildlife pond located in McIntire, Georgia. Built in 1968 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this Earth dam stands at a height of 28 feet and stretches 870 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 76 acre-feet, Weston Brooker serves the primary purpose of providing habitat for fish and wildlife, as well as irrigation for agricultural needs.
Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, Weston Brooker has not undergone recent inspections or condition assessments. The dam's spillway, with a width of 120 feet, is uncontrolled, posing a potential risk in case of heavy precipitation or flooding events. While the dam meets the guidelines for emergency action plans, there is a lack of updated information on preparedness measures and contact information in case of an emergency.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Weston Brooker an intriguing site due to its historical significance and ecological importance. As a key structure for managing water resources in the region, the dam provides valuable insights into the intersection of human infrastructure and natural ecosystems. With its remote location in Jones County, Georgia, Weston Brooker represents a unique case study for understanding the challenges and opportunities associated with small-scale water management projects in 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 Weston Brooker -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ocmulgee River At Macon | 651 cfs | → |
| Falling Creek Near Juliette | 5 cfs | → |
| Tobesofkee Creek Near Macon | 6 cfs | → |
| Oconee River At Milledgeville | 294 cfs | → |
| Murder Creek Below Eatonton | 38 cfs | → |
| Oconee River At Avant Mine | 372 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Weston Brooker.
Boat launches
- Lakeshore Drive 3180, Macon
- Riverbend Trail Macon
- Popes Ferry Landing
- Lake Juliette Day Use Area And Boat Ramp
- Macon
Campgrounds
- Central City Park - State Fairgrounds
- Dames Ferry County Park
- Claystone County Park
- Lake Sinclair Recreation Area
- Lake Sinclair
- Arrowhead County Park
Fishing spots
- Miller Creek Lake Recreation Area
- Lake Tobesofkee
- Lake Sinclair
- Houston Lake
- Indian Springs State Park Lake
- Rock Eagle Lake
Track Weston Brooker 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 Weston Brooker
Where does the data for Weston Brooker 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 Weston Brooker.