Tommy Brumbelow Lake Dam dam
Tommy Brumbelow Lake Dam
Tommy Brumbelow Lake Dam, located in Morgan, Georgia, serves as a vital resource for fire protection and as a stock or small fish pond. Constructed in 2002 by USDA/NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 16 feet with a hydraulic height of 15.8 feet. The dam's primary purpose is to provide essential water storage for the surrounding area, with a normal storage capacity of 53 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 215 acre-feet.
Situated on Merrett Creek in Calhoun County, the dam spans 216 feet in length and covers a surface area of 14 acres. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has not been rated for its condition assessment and has not undergone recent inspections since October 2015. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with an uncontrolled outlet gate system in place. While the risk assessment indicates a moderate risk level, the dam does not have an established emergency action plan or inundation maps.
Overall, Tommy Brumbelow Lake Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region, providing essential services for fire protection and recreational activities. With its unique design and purpose, the dam serves as a key infrastructure asset in the area, although there are concerns regarding its maintenance and emergency preparedness. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is important to monitor and support the continued upkeep and safety of this important dam for the community's benefit.
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 Tommy Brumbelow Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pachitla Creek Near Edison | 64 cfs | → |
| Ichawaynochaway Creek At Ga 37 | 122 cfs | → |
| Ichawaynochaway Creek At Milford | 225 cfs | → |
| Chickasawhatchee Creek At Elmodel | 68 cfs | → |
| Kinchafoonee Creek Near Dawson | 130 cfs | → |
| Ichawaynochaway Creek Near Elmodel | 281 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Tommy Brumbelow Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Spruce Pine Trail Early County
- Riverfront Trail Albany
- Dougherty County
- Field Road Henry County
- North Maple Street Albany
- Henry County 136 Henry County
Campgrounds
Track Tommy Brumbelow Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Tommy Brumbelow Lake Dam
Where does the data for Tommy Brumbelow 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 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 Tommy Brumbelow Lake Dam.