Tussahaw Reservoir Dam dam
Tussahaw Reservoir Dam
The Tussahaw Reservoir Dam, located in Jenkinsburg, Georgia, is a critical piece of infrastructure for the local government, serving as a primary source of water supply for the area. Completed in 2007, this earth dam stands at a height of 73 feet and has a storage capacity of 68,983 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the GA-SAFE DAMS PROGRAM and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and functionality.
With a high hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, the Tussahaw Reservoir Dam is closely monitored for any potential issues that may arise. Despite its satisfactory condition assessment as of 2016, emergency preparedness protocols and risk management measures are continuously evaluated to ensure the safety of surrounding communities. The dam's proximity to Tussahaw Creek adds to its significance in managing water resources and climate challenges in the region, highlighting the importance of maintaining and monitoring this essential infrastructure for the future.
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 Tussahaw Reservoir Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ocmulgee River Near Jackson | 433 cfs | → |
| Alcovy River Below Covington | 32 cfs | → |
| Honey Creek At Ga 212 | 6 cfs | → |
| Pates Creek At Buster Lewis Rd Near Flippen | 11 cfs | → |
| South River At Klondike Road | 103 cfs | → |
| Big Haynes Creek At Bald Rock Road | 15 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Tussahaw Reservoir Dam.
Boat launches
- Wise Creek Tail Jasper County
- Ellis Road Jasper County
- Lakeshore Drive Henry County
- Round Oak-Juliette Road Monroe County
- West Mcintosh Road Spalding County
- Lake Juliette Day Use Area And Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Indian Springs State Park
- Newton Factory Shoals Rec Area
- Rush Creek Campground
- High Falls State Park
- Gladesville Campground
- Dames Ferry County Park
Fishing spots
- Jackson Lake
- Indian Springs State Park Lake
- High Falls Lake
- Davidson Mountain Nature Preserve
- Clayton County International Park
- Griffin City Reservoir
Track Tussahaw Reservoir Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Tussahaw Reservoir Dam
Where does the data for Tussahaw Reservoir 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 High 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 Tussahaw Reservoir Dam.