Andy Payne Pond Dam dam
Andy Payne Pond Dam
Andy Payne Pond Dam, located in Weston, Georgia, is a privately owned structure primarily used for irrigation purposes. The dam, designed by USDA NRCS, is classified as an Earth dam with a height of 18.2 feet and a hydraulic height of 17.7 feet. It has a storage capacity of 266 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 19.4 acres. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with outlet gates also being uncontrolled.
Although the dam has a low hazard potential, it is considered to have a moderate risk level. The last inspection was conducted in September 2018, with an inspection frequency of every 5 years. The condition assessment of the dam is currently listed as "Not Rated," and it does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared. With its location in Webster County and its association with the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Andy Payne Pond Dam presents an intriguing case study for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the maintenance and management of irrigation structures in the region.
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 Andy Payne Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Kinchafoonee Creek At Preston | 287 cfs | → |
| Muckalee Creek Near Americus | 393 cfs | → |
| Kinchafoonee Creek Near Dawson | 894 cfs | → |
| Hannahatchee Creek At Union | 84 cfs | → |
| Pachitla Creek Near Edison | 345 cfs | → |
| Ichawaynochaway Creek At Ga 37 | 433 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Andy Payne Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Rood Creek Landing Road Stewart County
- River Bend Park Road Chattahoochee County
- Florence Street Georgetown
- Chubcreek Road Russell County
Campgrounds
- Riverbend County Park
- Florence Marina State Park
- Bluff Creek
- Bluff Creek Campground
- Lakepoint State Park
Fishing spots
Track Andy Payne Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Andy Payne Pond Dam
Where does the data for Andy Payne 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 Andy Payne Pond Dam.