Esperanza Farms Lake Dam dam
Esperanza Farms Lake Dam
Esperanza Farms Lake Dam, located in Sumter, Georgia, is a privately owned earth dam primarily used for recreational purposes. Standing at a height of 28.1 feet and completed in 1974, this dam boasts a storage capacity of 449.1 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 24.8 acres. While the dam has an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, its hazard potential is considered low, with a moderate risk assessment rating.
Despite being privately owned, Esperanza Farms Lake Dam falls under the jurisdiction of the state of Georgia and has undergone inspections, with the last one conducted in March 2003. With a moderate risk assessment of 3, the dam has not been rated for its condition. However, it is reassuring to note that the emergency action plan (EAP) status for the dam is not listed, suggesting that the dam's management and safety measures are up to standard. This information will be valuable for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in understanding the infrastructure and risk factors associated with this particular dam.
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 Esperanza Farms Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Muckalee Creek Near Americus | 393 cfs | → |
| Flint River At Ga 26 | 2,200 cfs | → |
| Turkey Creek At Byromville | 29 cfs | → |
| Kinchafoonee Creek At Preston | 287 cfs | → |
| Muckalee Creek At Ga 195 | 413 cfs | → |
| Kinchafoonee Creek Near Dawson | 894 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Esperanza Farms Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Ferry Landing Road Crisp County
- Power Dam Lane Worth County
- Ga 300 Crisp County
- General Courtney Hodges Boulevard 2337-2355, Perry
Campgrounds
- Andersonville City Campground
- Whitewater Creek County Park
- Georgia Veterans State Park
- Lake Blackshear Campgrounds
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About Esperanza Farms Lake Dam
Where does the data for Esperanza Farms 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
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