Adcock And Morris Dam dam
Adcock And Morris Dam
Adcock and Morris Dam, located in Alapaha, Georgia, was completed in 1974 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service and serves multiple purposes including irrigation, recreation, and other activities. This earth dam stands at a height of 21 feet and has a length of 700 feet, with a storage capacity of 964 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Tr- Middle Creek and is primarily used for recreational activities, making it a valuable asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the area.
Despite being categorized as having a low hazard potential, Adcock and Morris Dam presents a moderate risk level, indicating the importance of implementing proper risk management measures. The spillway type of the dam is uncontrolled with a width of 60 feet, and it has a maximum discharge capacity of 700 cubic feet per second. While the condition assessment of the dam is not available, its maintenance and safety are crucial in ensuring the protection of surrounding areas and communities from potential risks associated with the dam.
With its picturesque location and significant role in providing water resources for irrigation and recreation, Adcock and Morris Dam represents a vital infrastructure project in Tift County, Georgia. As a private-owned structure, the dam's management and upkeep are essential to maintain its functionality and safety standards, especially in the face of changing climate conditions. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the details and risks associated with dams like Adcock and Morris Dam is crucial for ensuring sustainable water management practices and community safety 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 Adcock And Morris Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little R At Tifton Worth Co Line Rd | 10 cfs | → |
| Alapaha River Near Alapaha | 55 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Adel | 359 cfs | → |
| Flint River At Ga 32 | 1,070 cfs | → |
| Flint River At Albany | 1,630 cfs | → |
| Withlacoochee River At Mcmillan Rd | 290 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Adcock And Morris Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Adcock And Morris Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Adcock And Morris Dam
Where does the data for Adcock And Morris 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.
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