Rufis Akins Pond Dam dam
Rufis Akins Pond Dam
Rufis Akins Pond Dam, located in Glynn, Georgia, was completed in 1967 and serves as a recreational water resource for the local community. The dam, with a height of 7 feet and a length of 640 feet, creates a surface area of 18 acres and a storage capacity of 100 acre-feet. Despite being privately owned, the dam is subject to state inspection and jurisdiction.
Designed by G. Kendricks, the earth dam with buttress core type is primarily used for recreation and has an uncontrolled spillway. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam has not been recently assessed for its condition. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, it is important for stakeholders to ensure that it continues to meet safety guidelines and emergency preparedness protocols.
With the Zeiterower Branch river flowing through the area, Rufis Akins Pond Dam provides a valuable resource for water enthusiasts and climate advocates. As a part of the Jacksonville District, the dam's recreational purpose highlights the importance of balancing human enjoyment with environmental stewardship to ensure the long-term sustainability of water resources in the region.
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 Rufis Akins Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Satilla River At Atkinson | 69 cfs | → |
| Little Satilla River Near Offerman | 1 cfs | → |
| Altamaha River At Doctortown | 4,520 cfs | → |
| Satilla River Near Waycross | 107 cfs | → |
| Peacock Creek At Mcintosh | 4 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Rufis Akins Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Route 99, Brunswick
- Us 82;Ga 520 Brantley County
- Park Street 160, Brunswick
- Williamsburg Landing
- Old Jacksonville Highway, Brunswick
- Highway 17 4351, Brunswick
Campgrounds
- Altamaha Regional Park
- Altamaha County Park
- Barrington County Park
- Blythe Island Regional Park
- Jekyll Island Campground
- Jekyll Island County Park
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Begins Approximately 1 Mile Upstream Of Flea Hill, Georgia To The Bells River Confluence
- Begins Approximately 1 Mile Downstream Of U.S. 301 Crossing To Ends Approximately 1 Mile Upstream Of Flea Hill, Georgia
- Trader's Hill To Ends Approximately 1 Mile Downstream Of U.S. 301 Crossing
- The Headwaters To The Suwannee River Sill At River Mile 238
- The I-95 Bridge Crossing To The Mouth Of The River
- The Suwannee River Sill At River Mile 238 To The Little River Springs At River Mile 81
Track Rufis Akins Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Rufis Akins Pond Dam
Where does the data for Rufis Akins Pond 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 Rufis Akins Pond Dam.