Maynard B. Moats Lake Dam dam
Maynard B. Moats Lake Dam
Maynard B. Moats Lake Dam, located in Laurens, Georgia, is a private-owned structure primarily used for fish and wildlife pond purposes. Built in 1980 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this earth-type dam stands at 20 feet tall and stretches 370 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 94 acre-feet, the dam serves as a critical resource for irrigation, fire protection, stock, and small fish pond management.
The dam's spillway, with a width of 96 feet, is uncontrolled and can handle a maximum discharge of 505 cubic feet per second. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment is moderate, with a DSAC assigned date and a condition assessment of "Not Available." The risk management measures and emergency action plan status for the dam remain unspecified. Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the management and conservation of this vital structure in the Stitchihatchie Creek watershed will find Maynard B. Moats Lake Dam to be an intriguing case study in sustainable water management.
Although the dam's inspection frequency is not specified, its proximity to the city of Darian and the critical role it plays in the surrounding ecosystem make it a key feature in the area's water resource infrastructure. As efforts continue to address potential risks and enhance the dam's resilience, stakeholders and conservationists will closely monitor any developments related to the dam's safety and maintenance. Maynard B. Moats Lake Dam stands as a testament to the intersection of human engineering with ecological conservation, serving as a valuable asset for water resource management in the region.
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 Maynard B. Moats Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Oconee River At Dublin | 635 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River At Hawkinsville | 1,200 cfs | → |
| Tucsawhatchee Creek Near Hawkinsville | 14 cfs | → |
| Oconee River Near Oconee | 566 cfs | → |
| Turnpike Creek Near Mcrae | · | → |
| Oconee River Near Mount Vernon | 899 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Maynard B. Moats Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Dodge Lake Road, Eastman
- Pulaski County
- County Road Hawkinsville
- Sand Hammock Road, Hawkinsville
- Highway 96, Bonaire
- Halfmoon Road 471, Abbeville
Track Maynard B. Moats Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Maynard B. Moats Lake Dam
Where does the data for Maynard B. Moats 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 Maynard B. Moats Lake Dam.