Terrell Seed Orchard Lake Dam dam
Terrell Seed Orchard Lake Dam
Terrell Seed Orchard Lake Dam, located in Terrell, Georgia, is a privately owned buttress dam with a height of 11 feet and a storage capacity of 1328 acre-feet. This dam, managed by the Savannah District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, serves as a vital resource for water supply and flood control in the region. Despite its uncontrolled spillway and undetermined hazard potential, the dam's condition is currently rated as not assessed, with a moderate risk level.
The dam's primary purpose and construction date are unspecified, but its critical role in managing water resources in the area cannot be understated. With a storage capacity of 1328 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 195 acre-feet, the Terrell Seed Orchard Lake Dam plays a crucial role in ensuring the stability of the local ecosystem and safeguarding against potential flooding events. While there are no associated structures or designated inspection frequency listed, the dam's risk level is classified as moderate.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts continue to monitor the status of the Terrell Seed Orchard Lake Dam, its importance in maintaining a sustainable water supply and controlling flood risk becomes increasingly evident. With a risk assessment score of 3 out of 5, it is essential that the dam's condition is regularly evaluated and necessary risk management measures are implemented to ensure its ongoing safety and efficacy in protecting the surrounding community and environment.
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 Terrell Seed Orchard Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Kinchafoonee Creek Near Dawson | 131 cfs | → |
| Ichawaynochaway Creek At Ga 37 | 127 cfs | → |
| Flint River At Albany | 1,940 cfs | → |
| Muckalee Creek At Ga 195 | 161 cfs | → |
| Pachitla Creek Near Edison | 66 cfs | → |
| Ichawaynochaway Creek At Milford | 206 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Terrell Seed Orchard Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Riverfront Trail Albany
- Dougherty County
- North Maple Street Albany
- Old Georgia Highway 3 Baconton
- Power Dam Lane Worth County
Track Terrell Seed Orchard Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Terrell Seed Orchard Lake Dam
Where does the data for Terrell Seed Orchard 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 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 Terrell Seed Orchard Lake Dam.