Gary Walden Pond Dam dam
Gary Walden Pond Dam
Gary Walden Pond Dam, located in Treutlen, Georgia, is a private-owned earth dam with a height of 19 feet and a hydraulic height of 17 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 83 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 49 acre-feet and a surface area of 7.5 acres. The dam is of moderate risk, with an undetermined hazard potential and a condition assessment that has not been rated.
Despite being unregulated by the state and having no state inspection or enforcement, Gary Walden Pond Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area. With its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the dam serves as a key structure for controlling the flow of water and ensuring the safety of surrounding areas. The dam's associated structures remain unlisted, and the last inspection date, condition assessment date, and emergency action plan details are currently unavailable.
While the specific purposes of the dam are not listed, its presence contributes to the overall water infrastructure of the region. The dam's risk assessment of moderate indicates a need for ongoing monitoring and potential risk management measures. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the details of dams like Gary Walden Pond Dam is essential for ensuring the sustainable management of water resources and the resilience of communities in the face of changing climatic 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 Gary Walden Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Oconee River Near Mount Vernon | 1,070 cfs | → |
| Oconee River At Dublin | 737 cfs | → |
| Turnpike Creek Near Mcrae | · | → |
| Ocmulgee River At Lumber City | 2,670 cfs | → |
| Oconee River Near Oconee | 591 cfs | → |
| Altamaha River Near Baxley | 4,410 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Gary Walden Pond Dam.
Boat launches
Fishing spots
Track Gary Walden Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Gary Walden Pond Dam
Where does the data for Gary Walden 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.
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