Marshall Lord Pond Dam dam
Marshall Lord Pond Dam
Marshall Lord Pond Dam, located in Dexter, Georgia, stands as a vital earth dam along the Scooter Route Branch. With a height of 13.5 feet and a maximum storage capacity of 338 acre-feet, this private-owned structure plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region. Despite being uncontrolled, the dam's hazard potential is currently undetermined, reflecting the need for ongoing assessment and monitoring.
Managed by the Savannah District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Marshall Lord Pond Dam poses a moderate risk due to its condition assessment not being rated. The dam's purpose and year of completion remain unspecified, but with a normal storage capacity of 176 acre-feet, it serves as a significant water storage facility in Laurens County, Georgia. While the dam has not been inspected recently, its compliance with state regulations and enforcement of safety measures contribute to its overall risk management.
Water resource enthusiasts and climate advocates can appreciate Marshall Lord Pond Dam's role in regulating water flow and storage along the Scooter Route Branch. As a buttress-type earth dam, its contribution to flood control and water supply is invaluable to the surrounding community. With an emphasis on safety and risk assessment, ongoing monitoring and management are crucial to ensuring the sustainability and effectiveness of this essential water infrastructure 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 Marshall Lord Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Oconee River At Dublin | 635 cfs | → |
| Oconee River Near Oconee | 566 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River At Hawkinsville | 1,200 cfs | → |
| Buffalo Creek At Ga 272 | 21 cfs | → |
| Oconee River Near Mount Vernon | 899 cfs | → |
| Tucsawhatchee Creek Near Hawkinsville | 14 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Marshall Lord Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Dodge Lake Road, Eastman
- Pulaski County
- County Road Hawkinsville
- Highway 96, Bonaire
- Sand Hammock Road, Hawkinsville
Track Marshall Lord Pond Dam 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 Marshall Lord Pond Dam
Where does the data for Marshall Lord 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 Undetermined 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 Marshall Lord Pond Dam.