Piedmont Pond #21a Dam dam
Piedmont Pond #21a Dam
Piedmont Pond #21a Dam, located in Jones, Georgia, is a federal-owned structure managed by the Fish and Wildlife Service. Built in 1958, this earth dam stands at a height of 32 feet and serves primarily as a Fish and Wildlife Pond. With a storage capacity of 165 acre-feet, the dam covers a surface area of 11 acres and has a drainage area of 0.27 square miles, ensuring ample water supply for the local ecosystem.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is rated as poor, indicating a need for maintenance and repairs. The last inspection conducted in October 2019 highlighted the dam's very high risk level, emphasizing the importance of implementing risk management measures. The dam's emergency action plan status is unknown, raising concerns about the preparedness in case of unforeseen events, such as heavy rainfall or dam failure.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Piedmont Pond #21a Dam presents an opportunity to explore the intersection of environmental conservation and infrastructure management. By understanding the complexities of maintaining a vital water source for wildlife while balancing safety considerations, this dam serves as a case study in sustainable water resource management. As efforts to improve the dam's condition continue, stakeholders can monitor its progress in safeguarding both the ecosystem and surrounding communities from potential risks.
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 #21a Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Falling Creek Near Juliette | 6 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River Near Jackson | 433 cfs | → |
| Murder Creek Below Eatonton | 35 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River At Macon | 671 cfs | → |
| Tobesofkee Creek Near Macon | 6 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Eatonton | 36 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Piedmont Pond #21a Dam .
Boat launches
- Lake Juliette Day Use Area And Boat Ramp
- Round Oak-Juliette Road Monroe County
- Popes Ferry Landing
- Wise Creek Tail Jasper County
- Riverbend Trail Macon
- Lakeshore Drive 3180, Macon
Campgrounds
- Dames Ferry County Park
- Gladesville Campground
- Rush Creek Campground
- Indian Springs State Park
- Claystone County Park
- High Falls State Park
Fishing spots
- Miller Creek Lake Recreation Area
- Indian Springs State Park Lake
- Lake Tobesofkee
- High Falls Lake
- Jackson Lake
- Lake Sinclair
Track Piedmont Pond #21a Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Piedmont Pond #21a Dam
Where does the data for Piedmont Pond #21a 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
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Piedmont Pond #21a Dam .