Currie Farm Dam dam
Currie Farm Dam
Currie Farm Dam in Toombs, Georgia, is a private-owned earth dam with a height of 22 feet and a storage capacity of 400 acre-feet. The dam, located within the Savannah District, serves as a water resource for the area, with a normal storage capacity of 194 acre-feet and a surface area of 24 acres. While the dam's hazard potential is currently undetermined, its risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk.
Despite being a private-owned structure, Currie Farm Dam is not regulated by the state and does not require a permit for operation. The dam's last inspection was conducted in May 2017, with a frequency of inspection every 5 years. While the condition of the dam is currently not rated, it poses a moderate risk factor according to the data available. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with no associated locks for navigation.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Currie Farm Dam presents an intriguing case study in dam management and risk assessment. With its unique characteristics and moderate risk level, the dam serves as a focal point for understanding the complexities of maintaining water infrastructure in a private capacity. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the management and monitoring of dams like Currie Farm Dam will be crucial in ensuring the safety and sustainability of our water supply.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Currie Farm Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Altamaha River Near Baxley | 3,400 cfs | → |
| Ohoopee River Near Reidsville | 43 cfs | → |
| Oconee River Near Mount Vernon | 899 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River At Lumber City | 2,060 cfs | → |
| Canoochee River Near Claxton | 2 cfs | → |
| Turnpike Creek Near Mcrae | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Currie Farm Dam.
Track Currie Farm Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Currie Farm Dam
Where does the data for Currie Farm 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 Currie Farm Dam.