Marbury Farms Lake Dam dam
Marbury Farms Lake Dam
Marbury Farms Lake Dam, located in Lee, Georgia, was completed in 1983 and serves as a recreational site for water resource and climate enthusiasts. The dam, primarily designed for recreational purposes, stands at a height of 14.5 feet and has a structural height of 13.9 feet. With a storage capacity of 153 acre-feet, the dam provides a serene 15-acre surface area for visitors to enjoy various water activities.
Managed by a private owner, Marbury Farms Lake Dam is classified as an Earth dam with a buttress core type, ensuring its stability and safety. Despite being uncontrolled, the spillway type poses a low hazard potential, with a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. Regular inspections, with a frequency of 5 years, help maintain the dam's integrity. While the condition assessment is currently not rated, the dam continues to provide a safe and enjoyable environment for recreational use.
With its picturesque location and tranquil surroundings, Marbury Farms Lake Dam offers a peaceful getaway for those seeking to connect with nature and appreciate the beauty of water resources. The dam's design by SCS, along with its moderate risk management measures, ensures the safety and enjoyment of visitors, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts interested in exploring the intersection of water resources and climate in Georgia.
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 Marbury Farms Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Flint River At Ga 32 | 1,070 cfs | → |
| Muckalee Creek At Ga 195 | 140 cfs | → |
| Kinchafoonee Creek Near Dawson | 130 cfs | → |
| Flint River At Albany | 1,630 cfs | → |
| Muckalee Creek Near Americus | 48 cfs | → |
| Turkey Creek At Byromville | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Marbury Farms Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Power Dam Lane Worth County
- Ga 300 Crisp County
- Ferry Landing Road Crisp County
- North Maple Street Albany
- Riverfront Trail Albany
- Dougherty County
Campgrounds
- Lake Blackshear Campgrounds
- Georgia Veterans State Park
- Parks At Chehaw
- Marine Albany Rv Military
- Andersonville City Campground
Fishing spots
Track Marbury Farms Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Marbury Farms Lake Dam
Where does the data for Marbury Farms Lake 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 Marbury Farms Lake Dam.