Tri- County Rc And D M-8 dam
Tri- County Rc And D M-8
Tri-County Rc and D M-8, located in Beards Bluff, Georgia, is a local government-owned irrigation dam along the Tr-Oconee River. Completed in 1969, this earth dam stands at 14 feet high and stretches 465 feet in length, providing a maximum storage capacity of 32 acre-feet for agricultural purposes. With a significant hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, this dam is critical for water resource management in the area.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Tri-County Rc and D M-8 is designed to regulate irrigation flow in the region, with a spillway width of 32 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 280 cubic feet per second. Despite its age, the dam has not undergone recent condition assessments, making its current structural integrity unknown. With an inspection frequency of 5 years, there is a need for regular monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and functionality of this essential water resource infrastructure.
As a key component of the local water management system, Tri-County Rc and D M-8 serves as a vital resource for farmers in Montgomery County, Georgia. With its strategic location and significant storage capacity, this dam plays a crucial role in sustaining agricultural activities and mitigating water-related risks in the area. As climate change impacts water resources, the importance of maintaining and enhancing infrastructure like Tri-County Rc and D M-8 becomes increasingly evident for long-term sustainability and resilience.
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 Tri- County Rc And D M-8 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ocmulgee River At Lumber City | 1,900 cfs | → |
| Altamaha River Near Baxley | 3,060 cfs | → |
| Oconee River Near Mount Vernon | 847 cfs | → |
| Ohoopee River Near Reidsville | 41 cfs | → |
| Turnpike Creek Near Mcrae | · | → |
| Canoochee River Near Claxton | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Tri- County Rc And D M-8.
Boat launches
- Highway 135, Uvalda
- ⛉ Riverwood Trail 45, Uvalda
- Cherokee Road Wheeler County
- Benton Powell Road 267-315, Uvalda
- East Golden Isles Highway Telfair County
- Deen's Landing Road 688-700, Baxley
Campgrounds
- Towns Bluff County Park
- Falling Rocks County Park
- Little Ocmulgee State Park
- Gordonia-Alatamaha State Park
Fishing spots
Track Tri- County Rc And D M-8 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 Tri- County Rc And D M-8
Where does the data for Tri- County Rc And D M-8 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 Tri- County Rc And D M-8.