Tyson Proteins Oxidation Pond Dam dam
Tyson Proteins Oxidation Pond Dam
The Tyson Proteins Oxidation Pond Dam in Forsyth, Georgia, is a private Earth dam designed by Clay Bennett and completed in 1960. Standing at a height of 55 feet and a length of 1125 feet, this dam serves as a vital structure for managing water resources in the area. With a storage capacity of 303 acre-feet and a surface area of 11 acres, the dam plays a crucial role in regulating water flow and storage for the surrounding region.
Despite its importance, the Tyson Proteins Oxidation Pond Dam has a high hazard potential and a poor condition assessment, highlighting the need for regular inspections and maintenance. The dam is regulated by the Georgia Safe Dams Program and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement. With an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the dam poses a moderate risk (3) in terms of potential hazards, emphasizing the importance of ongoing risk management measures to ensure public safety and protect the local environment.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Tyson Proteins Oxidation Pond Dam offers a fascinating insight into the intersection of infrastructure, regulation, and environmental risk management. This dam serves as a critical component in the water management system of the area, highlighting the complex interactions between human-made structures and natural processes. As efforts continue to monitor and maintain the dam, it stands as a reminder of the delicate balance required to sustainably manage water resources in the face of changing climatic conditions.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Tyson Proteins Oxidation Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Etowah River At Ga 9 | 104 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River At Buford Dam | 636 cfs | → |
| Richland Creek At Suwanee Dam Road | 7 cfs | → |
| Level Creek At Suwanee Dam Road | 3 cfs | → |
| Amicalola Creek Near Dawsonville | 88 cfs | → |
| Dick Creek At Old Atlanta Rd | 4 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Tyson Proteins Oxidation Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Browns Bridge Road Forsyth County
- Kings Point Drive Forsyth County
- Van Pugh North Park
- Lake Windward Landing 139, Alpharetta
- Saint Ives Country Club Parkway Johns Creek
- Morrison Moore Parkway East Dahlonega
Campgrounds
- Charleston - Lake Lanier
- Shady Grove - Lake Lanier
- Bald Ridge Creek
- War Hill - Lake Lanier
- Bolding Mill - Lake Lanier
- Sawnee
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Martin Branch Bridge To Robertsontown Bridge On Ga Highway 356
- Old Turnpike Crossing To Martin Branch Bridge
- Mark Trail Wilderness Boundry To Old Turnpike Crossing Near Vandiver Branch
- Source Near Chattahoochee Gap To Mark Trail Wilderness Boundary
- Confluence Of Brasstown Creek And Little Brasstown Creek Just South Of Brasstown Falls Road (Fs 751) To Confluence Of Mill Branch, Brasstown Creek And Boatwright Creek Near Boatwright Road (Fs 753)
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About Tyson Proteins Oxidation Pond Dam
Where does the data for Tyson Proteins Oxidation 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 High 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 Tyson Proteins Oxidation Pond Dam.