Boneville Pond Dam dam
Boneville Pond Dam
Boneville Pond Dam, also known as Camellia Lake Dam, is a privately owned earth dam located in McDuffie County, Georgia. Built in 1920, this dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a serene oasis for water enthusiasts. With a height of 16 feet and a length of 390 feet, Boneville Pond Dam has a storage capacity of 149 acre-feet and sits on the Banville Stream.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Boneville Pond Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, with the last inspection conducted in May 2009. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, indicating a need for better regulation and maintenance practices. While the risk assessment is moderate, there is room for improvement in terms of emergency action preparedness and risk management measures.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate Boneville Pond Dam for its historical significance and recreational value. As an earth dam with a unique design, its tranquil surroundings offer a glimpse into the intersection of human engineering and natural beauty. However, there is a need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and sustainability of this important water resource 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 Boneville Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Spirit Creek At Us 1 | 10 cfs | → |
| Butler Creek Below 7th Avenue | 7 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Washington | 16 cfs | → |
| Augusta Canal Nr Augusta (Upper) | 2,280 cfs | → |
| Stevens Creek Near Modoc | 38 cfs | → |
| Savannah River At Augusta | 4,220 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Boneville Pond Dam.
⚓ Boat launches
- Fish Hatchery Road 4416-4610, Dearing
- Mcduffie County
- Thomson Highway Lincolnton
- Ridge Road 5943, Columbia County
- Lake Springs Road Columbia County
- Columbia County
⛺ Campgrounds
- Lake Leitner Military
- Big Hart - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Raysville - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Winfield - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Mistletoe State Park
- Clay Hill - Strom Thurmond Lake
🎣 Fishing spots
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About Boneville Pond Dam
Where does the data for Boneville 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 Boneville Pond Dam.