Reedy Lake Dam dam
Reedy Lake Dam
Reedy Lake Dam, located in Byromville, Georgia, serves as a crucial irrigation resource for the region, with a primary purpose of providing water for agricultural needs. This earth dam, standing at a height of 25 feet, spans a length of 1080 feet and has a storage capacity of 1662.5 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Reedy Branch and is under the jurisdiction of the state, with regular inspections conducted to ensure its structural integrity.
Despite being classified with a low hazard potential, the dam is rated at a moderate risk level, indicating the need for ongoing risk management measures. The last inspection in March 2017 revealed a satisfactory condition, although the overall assessment is listed as "Not Rated." With no designated emergency action plan in place, there is room for improvement in terms of preparedness and response strategies in case of a dam failure event.
Given its vital role in providing water for irrigation, it is essential for stakeholders and authorities to prioritize the safety and maintenance of Reedy Lake Dam. By staying proactive in risk mitigation and emergency preparedness, the dam can continue to support the agricultural community in Dooly, Georgia, while also ensuring the protection of downstream areas from potential flooding risks.
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 Reedy Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey Creek At Byromville | 3 cfs | → |
| Flint River At Ga 26 | 1,250 cfs | → |
| Muckalee Creek Near Americus | 48 cfs | → |
| Tucsawhatchee Creek Near Hawkinsville | 14 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River At Hawkinsville | 1,200 cfs | → |
| Muckalee Creek At Ga 195 | 140 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Reedy Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Ferry Landing Road Crisp County
- General Courtney Hodges Boulevard 2337-2355, Perry
- Ga 300 Crisp County
- Power Dam Lane Worth County
- Haven Way 498, Perry
- County Road Hawkinsville
Campgrounds
- Andersonville City Campground
- Whitewater Creek County Park
- Georgia Veterans State Park
- Lake Blackshear Campgrounds
Track Reedy Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Reedy Lake Dam
Where does the data for Reedy 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 Reedy Lake Dam.