Strickland Pond Dam dam
Strickland Pond Dam
Strickland Pond Dam in Glennville North Environs, Georgia, is a private recreational facility designed by the Soil Conservation Service (SCS) and completed in 1973. This earth dam stands at a height of 16 feet, with a length of 625 feet, and a storage capacity of 129 acre-feet. Situated on an unnamed river or stream in Tattnall County, the dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a surface area of 14 acres for visitors to enjoy.
Despite being privately owned, the dam is subject to state jurisdiction and inspection, with a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, and its outlet gates also operate in an uncontrolled manner. The last inspection date was in July 2002, with an inspection frequency of every 5 years. The condition assessment is currently not rated, and there is no Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, raising questions about the dam's readiness for emergencies or potential risks.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Strickland Pond Dam presents an opportunity to explore the intersection of human recreation with water management and safety. The dam's history, design, and current condition offer valuable insights into the challenges and responsibilities associated with maintaining and regulating private dams for public use. With its location in a picturesque setting in Tattnall County, the dam serves as a reminder of the importance of balancing the enjoyment of natural resources with the need for proper infrastructure and risk management in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 Strickland Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Canoochee River Near Claxton | 2 cfs | → |
| Ohoopee River Near Reidsville | 47 cfs | → |
| Altamaha River At Doctortown | 5,370 cfs | → |
| Altamaha River Near Baxley | 4,410 cfs | → |
| Peacock Creek At Mcintosh | 4 cfs | → |
| Black Creek Near Blitchton | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Strickland Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Arnold River Road 599, Jesup
- Getaway Lane, Surrency
- Landing Road 438, Baxley
- Pig Farm Landing
- Lesa Street Hinesville
- Cypress Street Wayne County
Campgrounds
- Gordonia-Alatamaha State Park
- Holbrook Pond Military - Fort Stewart
- Holbrook Pond Campground
- Falling Rocks County Park
Fishing spots
Track Strickland Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Strickland Pond Dam
Where does the data for Strickland 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 Strickland Pond Dam.