Hajek Pond Dam dam
Hajek Pond Dam
Hajek Pond Dam, located in Smithville, Georgia, serves as a vital water resource for irrigation purposes in the area. Built in 2011, the earth dam stands at a height of 21.7 feet and has a storage capacity of 127 acre-feet. Managed by a private owner, the dam has an undetermined hazard potential and is classified as having a moderate risk level.
The structure, designed by Melissa Golde of NRCS, features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates. While the dam has not been rated for its condition, it is inspected every five years to ensure its safety and functionality. Despite not being state-regulated, the dam plays a crucial role in water management and agriculture in the region, highlighting the importance of private ownership in water resource management.
With its strategic location in Lee County, Hajek Pond Dam stands as a testament to the intersection of water resource management and climate adaptation. As climate change continues to impact water availability, the dam's role in irrigation underscores the need for sustainable water infrastructure and proactive risk management measures. As enthusiasts in water resources and climate, understanding the significance of structures like Hajek Pond Dam is essential in ensuring resilience and adaptation in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 Hajek Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Muckalee Creek At Ga 195 | 198 cfs | → |
| Kinchafoonee Creek Near Dawson | 140 cfs | → |
| Flint River At Ga 32 | 2,110 cfs | → |
| Muckalee Creek Near Americus | 51 cfs | → |
| Flint River At Albany | 2,880 cfs | → |
| Kinchafoonee Creek At Preston | 50 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hajek Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Power Dam Lane Worth County
- Ga 300 Crisp County
- Ferry Landing Road Crisp County
- Riverfront Trail Albany
- Dougherty County
- North Maple Street Albany
Campgrounds
- Lake Blackshear Campgrounds
- Georgia Veterans State Park
- Parks At Chehaw
- Andersonville City Campground
- Marine Albany Rv Military
Track Hajek Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Hajek Pond Dam
Where does the data for Hajek Pond 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 Undetermined 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 Hajek Pond Dam.