Overholt Farm Pond dam
Overholt Farm Pond
Overholt Farm Pond, located in Wayne County, Georgia, is a privately owned earthen dam structure with a height of 13 feet and a length of 700 feet. The pond has a storage capacity of 140 acre-feet and a surface area of 28 acres. It serves a variety of purposes, although the primary purpose is not specified in the data. The dam has a low hazard potential and is rated as having a moderate risk level.
Despite being a privately owned structure, Overholt Farm Pond is subject to state inspection, with the last inspection conducted in April 2016. The dam does not have a state permit for operation, but it falls under state jurisdiction for regulatory purposes. The spillway type is uncontrolled, and the outlet gates are also listed as uncontrolled. The risk assessment for the pond is considered moderate, indicating a level 3 risk.
Overall, Overholt Farm Pond is a significant water resource in the region, providing storage capacity and recreational opportunities for the local community. While the dam is in good condition and poses a low hazard potential, ongoing monitoring and maintenance are essential to ensure its continued safety and functionality in the face of changing climate 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 Overholt Farm Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Satilla River Near Offerman | 1 cfs | → |
| Altamaha River At Doctortown | 4,520 cfs | → |
| Satilla River At Atkinson | 69 cfs | → |
| Satilla River Near Waycross | 107 cfs | → |
| Altamaha River Near Baxley | 3,400 cfs | → |
| Peacock Creek At Mcintosh | 4 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Overholt Farm Pond.
Boat launches
- Pig Farm Landing
- Cypress Street Wayne County
- Arnold River Road 599, Jesup
- Getaway Lane, Surrency
- Williamsburg Landing
- Landing Road 438, Baxley
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- The I-95 Bridge Crossing To The Mouth Of The River
- The Headwaters To The Suwannee River Sill At River Mile 238
- Begins Approximately 1 Mile Downstream Of U.S. 301 Crossing To Ends Approximately 1 Mile Upstream Of Flea Hill, Georgia
- Trader's Hill To Ends Approximately 1 Mile Downstream Of U.S. 301 Crossing
- Begins Approximately 1 Mile Upstream Of Flea Hill, Georgia To The Bells River Confluence
Track Overholt Farm Pond in the Snoflo app
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About Overholt Farm Pond
Where does the data for Overholt Farm Pond 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 Overholt Farm Pond.