Andy Payne Southeast Pond Dam dam
Andy Payne Southeast Pond Dam
Andy Payne Southeast Pond Dam in Weston, Georgia, is a privately owned structure primarily used for irrigation purposes. This Earth dam, with a height of 16 feet and a length of 295 feet, has a storage capacity of 111 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 9 acres. The dam is equipped with uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, and it is classified as having a low hazard potential, with a moderate risk assessment rating.
Located in Webster County, Georgia, this dam is not regulated by the state but is subject to inspections every five years. The last inspection took place in September 2018, with the dam's condition listed as "Not Rated." Although the risk management measures and emergency preparedness information for the dam are not specified, its overall risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk. With a congressman representing the district, Sanford D. Bishop Jr. (D), the Andy Payne Southeast Pond Dam is an important irrigation infrastructure in the area.
In the realm of water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Andy Payne Southeast Pond Dam presents an intriguing case study of a privately owned Earth dam serving agricultural needs in Georgia. Its design and operational details, coupled with its risk assessment and maintenance history, offer valuable insights into the challenges and considerations surrounding small-scale water management infrastructure. As climate change impacts water resources, understanding the state of dams like Andy Payne Southeast Pond Dam becomes increasingly crucial for sustainable water resource management 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 Southeast 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 Southeast Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Rood Creek Landing Road Stewart County
- River Bend Park Road Chattahoochee County
- Florence Street Georgetown
- Chubcreek Road Russell County
Campgrounds
- Florence Marina State Park
- Riverbend County Park
- Bluff Creek Campground
- Bluff Creek
- Lakepoint State Park
Fishing spots
Track Andy Payne Southeast Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Andy Payne Southeast Pond Dam
Where does the data for Andy Payne Southeast 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 Southeast Pond Dam.