Abercrombie Lake Dam dam
Abercrombie Lake Dam
Abercrombie Lake Dam, located in Hawkinsville, Georgia, serves as a vital resource for irrigation purposes along Town Creek. Constructed in 1965, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 13.2 feet and spans 400 feet in length, with a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet. The dam's primary designer, Tom Chapin, ensured its structural integrity for the past decades, with the last inspection conducted in March 2013, indicating a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating of 3.
Owned privately, Abercrombie Lake Dam has not been subjected to state regulation or permitting, but is regularly inspected by state authorities. Its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates suggest a basic design, yet its significance in sustaining local agricultural activities cannot be underestimated. With a drainage area of 3,330 acres and a normal storage capacity of 83 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in ensuring water availability for irrigation in the region and highlights the importance of efficient water resource management in the face of climate variability.
Despite its unassuming features, Abercrombie Lake Dam symbolizes the intersection of human ingenuity and natural resources in mitigating the impacts of climate change on water availability. As water resource and climate enthusiasts analyze its design and functionality, the dam stands as a testament to the intricate balance between human needs and environmental sustainability. With its strategic location and historical significance, Abercrombie Lake Dam continues to be a focal point for discussions on water management practices and resilience in the face of a changing climate.
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 Abercrombie Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ocmulgee River At Hawkinsville | 1,200 cfs | → |
| Tucsawhatchee Creek Near Hawkinsville | 14 cfs | → |
| Turkey Creek At Byromville | 3 cfs | → |
| Flint River At Ga 26 | 1,260 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River At Macon | 705 cfs | → |
| Tobesofkee Creek Near Macon | 5 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Abercrombie Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- County Road Hawkinsville
- Pulaski County
- Haven Way 498, Perry
- Sand Hammock Road, Hawkinsville
- Highway 96, Bonaire
- General Courtney Hodges Boulevard 2337-2355, Perry
Track Abercrombie Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Abercrombie Lake Dam
Where does the data for Abercrombie Lake 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 Abercrombie Lake Dam.