Thomas Camphouse Pond Dam dam
Thomas Camphouse Pond Dam
The Thomas Camphouse Pond Dam, also known as Bembry Lake Dam, is a privately owned earth dam located in Pulaski, Georgia. Built in 1973 for recreational purposes, this dam stands at a height of 15.6 feet with a hydraulic height of 14.4 feet. With a storage capacity of 124 acre-feet and a surface area of 12 acres, it serves as a popular spot for outdoor activities in the area.
Despite being privately owned, the dam is subject to state jurisdiction and inspection, with the last inspection taking place in March 2013. Classified as having a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, there are currently no emergency action plans in place for this structure. The dam's uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates add to its unique design features, making it a point of interest for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the region.
Overall, the Thomas Camphouse Pond Dam offers a glimpse into the intersection of recreation, water management, and infrastructure in the state of Georgia. Its historical significance and ongoing maintenance provide valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities associated with managing water resources in a changing climate environment.
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 Thomas Camphouse Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ocmulgee River At Hawkinsville | 1,220 cfs | → |
| Tucsawhatchee Creek Near Hawkinsville | 15 cfs | → |
| Turkey Creek At Byromville | 4 cfs | → |
| Turnpike Creek Near Mcrae | · | → |
| Oconee River At Dublin | 674 cfs | → |
| Flint River At Ga 26 | 1,280 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Thomas Camphouse Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- County Road Hawkinsville
- Pulaski County
- Sand Hammock Road, Hawkinsville
- Dodge Lake Road, Eastman
- Highway 96, Bonaire
- Halfmoon Road 471, Abbeville
Track Thomas Camphouse Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Thomas Camphouse Pond Dam
Where does the data for Thomas Camphouse 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 Thomas Camphouse Pond Dam.