Pond 24 dam
Pond 24
Pond 24, also known as Halstrom Pond, is a federally owned water resource located in Savannah, Georgia. Managed by the US Army, this offstream pond serves primarily for recreational purposes, including fishing and wildlife conservation. Built in 1968, the earth dam stands at 26 feet high and spans a length of 600 feet, with a storage capacity of 45 acre-feet and a surface area of 4 acres.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, Pond 24 is a vital water feature in Chatham County. Despite its minimal drainage area and uncontrolled spillway type, the pond poses no immediate threat to the surrounding community. Regular inspections, last conducted in February 2018, ensure the structural integrity of the dam, although its condition assessment is currently listed as not available.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Pond 24 serves as an intriguing case study of a federally managed water feature in Georgia. Its historical significance, recreational value, and risk management measures make it a noteworthy site for further exploration and study. As climate change continues to impact water resources, understanding the management and maintenance of ponds like Pond 24 becomes increasingly important for ensuring the safety and sustainability of these vital ecosystems.
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 Pond 24 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Savannah River At Ga 25 | 24,200 cfs | → |
| Savannah River At Fort Pulaski | 91,300 cfs | → |
| Savannah River Near Port Wentworth | 8,950 cfs | → |
| Abercorn Cr (Water Intake) Nr Savannah | 2,510 cfs | → |
| Ogeechee River Near Eden | 2,470 cfs | → |
| Black Creek Near Blitchton | 27 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pond 24 .
Boat launches
- Georgetown
- Silk Hope Road 5320, Savannah
- East Montgomery Cross Road Savannah
- Whitfield Avenue Extended Chatham County
- Diamond Causeway 45, Savannah
- Us 80;Ga 26 Pooler
Campgrounds
- Lotts Island Army Airfield Rv Military - Hunter Aaf
- Skidaway Island State Park
- Fort Mcallister State Park
- Rivers End City Park
- Holbrook Pond Campground
- Holbrook Pond Military - Fort Stewart
Track Pond 24 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 Pond 24
Where does the data for Pond 24 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 Pond 24 .