Gordon Plant dam
Gordon Plant
The Gordon Plant, located in Wilkinson, Georgia, is a private Earth dam primarily used for tailings storage. With a dam height of 85 feet, this structure plays a significant role in managing water resources in the area. While specific details about its construction and capacities are not provided, its hazard potential is classified as "Significant," indicating the importance of monitoring and maintenance to ensure its safety and functionality.
Managed by the Mine Safety and Health Administration, the Gordon Plant serves a critical purpose in the region despite limited information on its current condition and maintenance history. The absence of data on inspection frequency, emergency action plans, and risk assessment underscores the need for increased transparency and oversight to protect the surrounding environment and communities from potential hazards. As a key player in water resource management, stakeholders and enthusiasts should advocate for improved monitoring and risk mitigation measures at the Gordon Plant to ensure its long-term sustainability and safety.
The geographical coordinates of the Gordon Plant (32.870556, -83.319167) place it within the Savannah District, highlighting its strategic location in the water infrastructure network of the region. While details on its operational history and any modifications are not available, its presence as a private facility underscores the diverse landscape of water resource management in Georgia. With further research and engagement, water resource and climate enthusiasts can uncover more about the Gordon Plant's role in the local ecosystem and advocate for sustainable practices in its operation and maintenance.
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 Gordon Plant -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Oconee River At Avant Mine | 369 cfs | → |
| Oconee River At Milledgeville | 340 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River At Macon | 661 cfs | → |
| Buffalo Creek At Ga 272 | 21 cfs | → |
| Oconee River Near Oconee | 576 cfs | → |
| Tobesofkee Creek Near Macon | 7 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Gordon Plant.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Central City Park - State Fairgrounds
- Lake Sinclair Recreation Area
- Lake Sinclair
- Warner Robins Afb Military
- Dames Ferry County Park
- Claystone County Park
Fishing spots
- Miller Creek Lake Recreation Area
- Lake Sinclair
- Lake Tobesofkee
- Houston Lake
- Rock Eagle Lake
- Weaver Branch
Track Gordon Plant in the Snoflo app
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About Gordon Plant
Where does the data for Gordon Plant 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 Significant 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 Gordon Plant.