Bembry Mill Pond Dam dam
Bembry Mill Pond Dam
Bembry Mill Pond Dam, located in Pulaski, Georgia, was completed in 1820 and stands at a height of 12 feet with a length of 175 feet. This Earth-type dam, built on Limestone Creek, serves multiple purposes including flood control and water storage. With a normal storage capacity of 180 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 5040 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in regulating water flow in the area.
Despite being privately owned, Bembry Mill Pond Dam is subject to state inspection and jurisdiction, ensuring its structural integrity and safety. The dam's hazard potential is rated as low, with a moderate risk assessment score of 3. While the condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated," the dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures are not specified. The dam's uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates highlight the need for continued monitoring and maintenance to mitigate any potential risks associated with the structure.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will be intrigued by the historical significance and engineering aspects of Bembry Mill Pond Dam. Its location on Limestone Creek, in the Savannah District, Georgia, showcases the intersection of human infrastructure and natural waterways. As a vital piece of the region's water management system, the dam's role in flood control and water storage underscores the importance of sustainable water resource management in the face of changing climate patterns.
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 Bembry Mill Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ocmulgee River At Hawkinsville | 1,220 cfs | → |
| Tucsawhatchee Creek Near Hawkinsville | 15 cfs | → |
| Turkey Creek At Byromville | 3 cfs | → |
| Turnpike Creek Near Mcrae | · | → |
| Oconee River At Dublin | 656 cfs | → |
| Flint River At Ga 26 | 1,300 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bembry Mill Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- County Road Hawkinsville
- Sand Hammock Road, Hawkinsville
- Pulaski County
- Dodge Lake Road, Eastman
- Halfmoon Road 471, Abbeville
- Haven Way 498, Perry
Track Bembry Mill Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Bembry Mill Pond Dam
Where does the data for Bembry Mill 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 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 Bembry Mill Pond Dam.