Reedy Creek Plant White Water Pond Dam dam
Reedy Creek Plant White Water Pond Dam
The Reedy Creek Plant White Water Pond Dam in Georgia stands as a symbol of human ingenuity and engineering prowess in harnessing water resources for various purposes. This private-owned buttress dam, located in Glascock County, Georgia, on the Thomas Ford Branch, boasts a structural height of 15.5 feet and a hydraulic height of 15.5 feet, with a dam length of 1244 feet. Its primary purpose and dam type remain unspecified, yet its capacity for storing water is evident with a maximum storage of 29.4 acre-feet and a normal storage of 18 acre-feet.
Despite not being state-regulated or permitted, the dam is inspected regularly to ensure its integrity and safety. The last inspection in 2013 rated its condition as "Not Rated," with an undetermined hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment. The dam's spillway and outlet gates are uncontrolled, adding an element of unpredictability in managing water flow during peak discharge events. While the dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures are unspecified, the dam serves as a critical component of the surrounding ecosystem and water resource management in the region.
In an era of climate change and increasing water stress, the Reedy Creek Plant White Water Pond Dam stands as a reminder of the intricate balance between human development and environmental sustainability. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is vital to monitor and assess the performance of such infrastructure to ensure their resilience in the face of changing climate patterns and increasing water demands. The dam's role in flood control, water storage, and ecosystem support highlights the need for proactive risk management and emergency preparedness to safeguard both human communities and natural habitats 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 Reedy Creek Plant White Water Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Spirit Creek At Us 1 | 9 cfs | → |
| Williamson Swamp Creek At Davisboro | 30 cfs | → |
| Butler Creek Below 7th Avenue | 8 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Washington | 8 cfs | → |
| Brier Creek Near Waynesboro | 92 cfs | → |
| Savannah River At Augusta | 3,780 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Reedy Creek Plant White Water Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Fish Hatchery Road 4416-4610, Dearing
- Mcduffie County
- Thomson Highway Lincolnton
- Mccormick County
- Lake Springs Road Columbia County
- Ridge Road 5943, Columbia County
Campgrounds
- Lake Leitner Military
- Hamburg State Park
- Big Hart - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Raysville - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Winfield - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Mistletoe State Park
Fishing spots
Track Reedy Creek Plant White Water Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Reedy Creek Plant White Water Pond Dam
Where does the data for Reedy Creek Plant White Water 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 Undetermined 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 Creek Plant White Water Pond Dam.