Snowden Irrigation Pond Dam (Cabin) dam
Snowden Irrigation Pond Dam (Cabin)
The Snowden Irrigation Pond Dam, also known as Snowden Lake Dam West, is a privately owned structure located in Ben Hill, Georgia. Built in 1970 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this earth dam stands at a height of 19.8 feet and serves the primary purpose of irrigation. With a storage capacity of 158 acre-feet and a normal storage of 85 acre-feet, the dam covers a surface area of 12.5 acres and drains an area of 340 acres.
Although the dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment, it undergoes inspections every 5 years to ensure its safety and efficiency. The spillway type is uncontrolled, and the outlet gates are also uncontrolled. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, with the structure being under state jurisdiction but not state regulated. Despite its rural location, the Snowden Irrigation Pond Dam plays a crucial role in supporting agricultural activities in the area and contributes to water resource management in the region.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the Snowden Irrigation Pond Dam (Cabin) will find this privately owned earth dam in Georgia a fascinating structure designed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. With a focus on irrigation, the dam provides essential water storage for agricultural purposes in Ben Hill County. Although it has a low hazard potential and is not currently regulated by the state, regular inspections ensure its safety and functionality. The moderate risk assessment highlights the importance of managing and maintaining this vital water resource infrastructure for the benefit of the local community and surrounding areas.
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 Snowden Irrigation Pond Dam (Cabin) -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little R At Tifton Worth Co Line Rd | 10 cfs | → |
| Alapaha River Near Alapaha | 51 cfs | → |
| Turnpike Creek Near Mcrae | · | → |
| Tucsawhatchee Creek Near Hawkinsville | 13 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River At Hawkinsville | 1,250 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River At Lumber City | 1,900 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Snowden Irrigation Pond Dam (Cabin).
Boat launches
- Dodge Lake Road;Dodges Lake Lane Telfair County
- Hopewell Church Road Dodge County
- Halfmoon Road 471, Abbeville
- Jacksonville Boat Landing Road Telfair County
- Highway 520, Enigma
- Richards Drive, Enigma
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About Snowden Irrigation Pond Dam (Cabin)
Where does the data for Snowden Irrigation Pond Dam (Cabin) 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 Snowden Irrigation Pond Dam (Cabin).