Myricks Mill Pond Dam dam
Myricks Mill Pond Dam
Myricks Mill Pond Dam, located in Twiggs, Georgia, is a privately owned structure built in 1960 primarily for recreational purposes. The dam stands at a height of 13.6 feet and has a length of 600 feet, creating a storage capacity of 2490 acre-feet. Situated on Big Sandy Creek in the Myricks Mill Environs, the dam's purpose is to provide a serene setting for leisure activities such as fishing and boating.
Despite being unlisted as a state-regulated structure, the dam is inspected regularly with a frequency of 5 years. Its hazard potential is classified as low, and its condition assessment has not been rated. The risk assessment for Myricks Mill Pond Dam is moderate, indicating a level 3 risk. While the dam is not under the jurisdiction of a federal agency, it remains an important feature in the Savannah District, contributing to the local ecosystem and offering recreational opportunities for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy.
With its unique buttress core type and uncontrolled spillway, Myricks Mill Pond Dam stands as a testament to the intersection of human ingenuity and natural beauty. While its risk level is moderate, the dam continues to provide a safe and enjoyable environment for visitors to appreciate the wonders of water resources and climate within the picturesque surroundings of Twiggs, 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 Myricks Mill Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ocmulgee River At Macon | 733 cfs | → |
| Oconee River At Avant Mine | 401 cfs | → |
| Tobesofkee Creek Near Macon | 5 cfs | → |
| Oconee River At Milledgeville | 300 cfs | → |
| Oconee River Near Oconee | 552 cfs | → |
| Buffalo Creek At Ga 272 | 22 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Myricks Mill Pond Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Central City Park - State Fairgrounds
- Warner Robins Afb Military
- Claystone County Park
- Arrowhead County Park
- Dames Ferry County Park
- Lake Sinclair Recreation Area
Fishing spots
- Miller Creek Lake Recreation Area
- Lake Tobesofkee
- Houston Lake
- Lake Sinclair
- Dodge County Public Fishing Area
- Rock Eagle Lake
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About Myricks Mill Pond Dam
Where does the data for Myricks Mill 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 Myricks Mill Pond Dam.