Harris Farm Pond Dam Expansion dam
Harris Farm Pond Dam Expansion
Harris Farm Pond Dam Expansion, located in Dooly, Georgia, is a privately owned earth dam with a primary purpose of fire protection and serving as a stock or small fish pond. Built in 1966, this dam stands at a height of 17.2 feet with a hydraulic height of 13 feet, providing a storage capacity of 198 acre-feet. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, prompting the need for ongoing risk management measures.
The dam expansion project was overseen by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, aiming to enhance water resource management in the area. With a drainage area of 279 acres and a surface area of 12 acres, the dam serves as a vital resource for the Mars Hill Church Environs community. Although not currently regulated by the state, the dam undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Harris Farm Pond Dam Expansion presents an intriguing case study in dam infrastructure and risk management. With its historical significance and ongoing monitoring efforts, this dam serves as a focal point for understanding the intersection of water conservation, agricultural needs, and environmental stewardship in the region. The expansion offers a unique opportunity to explore sustainable water management practices and address potential challenges posed by climate change in the future.
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 Harris Farm Pond Dam Expansion -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tucsawhatchee Creek Near Hawkinsville | 13 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River At Hawkinsville | 1,250 cfs | → |
| Turkey Creek At Byromville | 2 cfs | → |
| Flint River At Ga 26 | 1,200 cfs | → |
| Flint River At Ga 32 | 1,540 cfs | → |
| Muckalee Creek Near Americus | 48 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Harris Farm Pond Dam Expansion.
Boat launches
- County Road Hawkinsville
- Sand Hammock Road, Hawkinsville
- Pulaski County
- General Courtney Hodges Boulevard 2337-2355, Perry
- Ferry Landing Road Crisp County
- Haven Way 498, Perry
Campgrounds
- Georgia Veterans State Park
- Lake Blackshear Campgrounds
- Whitewater Creek County Park
- Andersonville City Campground
Track Harris Farm Pond Dam Expansion in the Snoflo app
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About Harris Farm Pond Dam Expansion
Where does the data for Harris Farm Pond Dam Expansion 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 Harris Farm Pond Dam Expansion.