Gibson Lake Dam dam
Gibson Lake Dam
Located in Centerville, Georgia, the Gibson Lake Dam serves as a crucial structure for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes. Built in 1941, this earth dam stands at a height of 17 feet and stretches 855 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 237 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is not currently rated for its condition.
Managed by a private owner, the Gibson Lake Dam is not regulated by the state of Georgia but undergoes inspections every five years. With an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, this dam poses a moderate risk level, prompting the need for risk management measures. Although its associated structures are unspecified, the dam's strategic position in Bibb County makes it a significant asset for water resource management and climate enthusiasts in the region.
Overall, the Gibson Lake Dam stands as a vital component of the local water infrastructure, providing essential services while also posing manageable risks. As enthusiasts seek to understand and protect water resources in Georgia, this dam presents an intriguing case study in the balance between functionality, safety, and environmental stewardship. Its history, design, and ongoing management offer valuable insights into the intersection of human engineering and natural forces in the realm of water resources and climate resilience.
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 Gibson Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tobesofkee Creek Near Macon | 6 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River At Macon | 694 cfs | → |
| Falling Creek Near Juliette | 9 cfs | → |
| Flint River Near Culloden | 465 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River At Hawkinsville | 1,200 cfs | → |
| Tucsawhatchee Creek Near Hawkinsville | 14 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Gibson Lake Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Claystone County Park
- Arrowhead County Park
- Central City Park - State Fairgrounds
- Warner Robins Afb Military
- Dames Ferry County Park
Fishing spots
- Lake Tobesofkee
- Houston Lake
- Dodge County Public Fishing Area
- Miller Creek Lake Recreation Area
- Mccant's Mill Pond
- High Falls Lake
Track Gibson Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Gibson Lake Dam
Where does the data for Gibson 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 Gibson Lake Dam.