The Pond Dam dam
The Pond Dam
The Pond Dam in Hancock, Georgia is a private recreational earth dam with a hydraulic height of 31 feet and a length of 720 feet. Completed with a purpose of recreation, this dam holds a normal storage capacity of 371 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 525 acre-feet. Despite its uncontrolled spillway and low hazard potential, the dam has not been inspected since February 2005, raising concerns about its current condition and safety.
Located in a picturesque setting with a surface area of 27 acres, The Pond Dam offers a tranquil retreat for water resource and climate enthusiasts. However, without recent inspection and maintenance, the dam's risk assessment is moderate, indicating a need for proactive risk management measures to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and environment. With its designer listed as DICKSON and a lack of state regulation, the responsibility for maintaining and monitoring The Pond Dam falls solely on its private owner.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is crucial to advocate for regular inspections and maintenance of dams like The Pond Dam to prevent potential risks and ensure their long-term sustainability. By raising awareness about the importance of dam safety and encouraging responsible ownership, we can help protect our water resources and mitigate the impacts of climate change on these vital structures. Let's work together to safeguard our natural environments and promote sustainable practices for the preservation of precious water resources like The Pond Dam 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 The Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Williamson Swamp Creek At Davisboro | 31 cfs | → |
| Oconee River At Milledgeville | 294 cfs | → |
| Oconee River At Avant Mine | 372 cfs | → |
| Buffalo Creek At Ga 272 | 23 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Washington | 11 cfs | → |
| Kettle Creek Near Washington | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near The Pond Dam.
Campgrounds
- Hamburg State Park
- Lawrence Shoals
- Oconee Springs County Park
- A.H. Stephens State Park
- Rv/Tent Camping
- Pioneer Camping Area
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Nf Boundary To Glenwood Springs/Lake Sinclair
- The Western Jenkins County Line To The I-95 Bridge Crossing
- Steven's Creek Crossing Sc Highway 21 To Steven's Creek Crossing Sc Highway 88
- Turkey Creek And Sc Highway 35 To Confluence With Stevens Creek
- East Juliette Dam To Georgia State Highway 18
Track The 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 The Pond Dam
Where does the data for The 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 The Pond Dam.