Piedmont Pond #11a Dam dam
Piedmont Pond #11a Dam
Piedmont Pond #11a Dam is a federal-owned structure located in Jasper, Georgia, along Falling Creek. Built in 1963 by the Fish and Wildlife Service, this Earth-type dam stands at 26 feet high and spans 461 feet in length. Its primary purpose is to serve as a Fish and Wildlife Pond, with a storage capacity of 83 acre-feet and a surface area of 0.4 acres. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is rated as poor, indicating a need for maintenance and potential improvements.
The dam, with a hydraulic height of 24 feet and a maximum discharge of 1011 cubic feet per second, has undergone modifications in 2002 to enhance its hydraulic capabilities. It is equipped with Other Controlled outlet gates and a spillway width of 138 feet. The last inspection in October 2019 revealed its poor condition, prompting a closer monitoring schedule with inspections every five years. While the risk assessment and emergency preparedness measures are not specified, the dam's location within the Mobile District underlines its importance in water resource management and climate resilience efforts.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Piedmont Pond #11a Dam presents a fascinating case study of a federal-owned structure designed to support fish and wildlife habitats in Georgia. With its historical significance dating back to the 1960s, the dam's current condition assessment highlights the ongoing challenges in maintaining aging infrastructure for sustainable water management. As discussions around risk management and emergency preparedness evolve, this dam serves as a reminder of the critical role that infrastructure plays in balancing ecological conservation with the need for resilient water systems in the face of changing climate patterns.
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 Piedmont Pond #11a Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Falling Creek Near Juliette | 9 cfs | → |
| Murder Creek Below Eatonton | 37 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River Near Jackson | 433 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Eatonton | 38 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River At Macon | 694 cfs | → |
| Tobesofkee Creek Near Macon | 6 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Piedmont Pond #11a Dam .
Boat launches
- Round Oak-Juliette Road Monroe County
- Lake Juliette Day Use Area And Boat Ramp
- Wise Creek Tail Jasper County
- Popes Ferry Landing
- Ellis Road Jasper County
- Riverbend Trail Macon
Campgrounds
- Gladesville Campground
- Rush Creek Campground
- Dames Ferry County Park
- Indian Springs State Park
- Lake Sinclair Recreation Area
- Lake Sinclair
Fishing spots
- Miller Creek Lake Recreation Area
- Indian Springs State Park Lake
- Jackson Lake
- High Falls Lake
- Lake Sinclair
- Rock Eagle Lake
Track Piedmont Pond #11a Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Piedmont Pond #11a Dam
Where does the data for Piedmont Pond #11a 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
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