Stewart Farm Pond Dam dam
Stewart Farm Pond Dam
Stewart Farm Pond Dam, also known as Howard Stewart Lake Dam, is a private dam located in Gordon, Georgia. This buttress dam stands at a height of 25 feet and has a storage capacity of 272 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 42 acre-feet. With a surface area of 30 acres, this dam has a high hazard potential but is currently assessed as satisfactory in condition.
Managed by the GA-SAFE DAMS PROGRAM, Stewart Farm Pond Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state of Georgia. Although there are no associated structures or specific purposes listed for this dam, it serves as a vital resource for water storage in the region. Despite its moderate risk assessment rating, the dam has not undergone any modifications or emergency action planning as of the last inspection in November 2016.
Located within the Nashville District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Stewart Farm Pond Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area. Situated in a picturesque setting in Gordon, Georgia, this dam is a key component of the local ecosystem and contributes to the overall climate resilience of the region. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Stewart Farm Pond Dam to be a fascinating structure with important implications for both environmental protection and public safety.
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 Stewart Farm Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Coosawattee River Near Pine Chapel | 782 cfs | → |
| Talking Rock Creek Near Hinton | 56 cfs | → |
| Coosawattee River At Carters | 618 cfs | → |
| Oostanaula River At Resaca | 922 cfs | → |
| Two Run Creek Near Kingston | 9 cfs | → |
| Etowah River At Allatoona Dam | 344 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Stewart Farm Pond Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Salacoa Creek Park
- Harris Branch - Carters Lake
- Doll Mountain - Carters Lake
- Woodring Branch - Carters Lake
- Upper Stamp Creek - Allatoona Lake
- Mckaskey Creek - Allatoona Lake
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Source In Cohutta Wilderness To Nf Boundary North Of Murray's Lake
- Southern Boundary Cohutta Wilderness Near Peter Cove To Northern Boundary Cohutta Wilderness Near Alaculsy
- Northern Boundary Cohutta Wilderness To Confluence With Conasauga River
- Nf Boundary To Taylor's Creek In Cherokee Nf (Tn)
- Taylors Creek (Rm 74.5) To Nf Boundary (Rm 70.0)
- River Miles 8 Near Ga Sate Line To Confluence With Little River
Track Stewart Farm Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Stewart Farm Pond Dam
Where does the data for Stewart Farm 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 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 Stewart Farm Pond Dam.