Bateman Peach Orchard Pond Dam dam
Bateman Peach Orchard Pond Dam
Bateman Peach Orchard Pond Dam, also known as Attaway Lake Dam, is a local government-owned structure located in Macon, Georgia. Designed by Mr. Bateman, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 8 feet and serves primarily for irrigation purposes. With a storage capacity of 83 acre-feet, the dam covers a surface area of 15 acres and drains an area of 81 acres.
Although the dam is categorized as having a low hazard potential, its risk assessment is rated as moderate. It features uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, with the last inspection conducted in February 2005. Despite not being regulated by the state, the dam is closely monitored and assessed for its condition. With a risk management plan in place, the dam ensures its operational safety and readiness to mitigate any potential risks.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Bateman Peach Orchard Pond Dam intriguing due to its unique design and purpose. The dam serves as a vital irrigation source in the region, highlighting the importance of sustainable water management practices. With a focus on risk assessment and management, the dam stands as a testament to the necessity of maintaining infrastructure for water resource security in the face of changing climate 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 Bateman Peach Orchard Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ocmulgee River At Macon | 694 cfs | → |
| Tobesofkee Creek Near Macon | 6 cfs | → |
| Falling Creek Near Juliette | 9 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River At Hawkinsville | 1,200 cfs | → |
| Tucsawhatchee Creek Near Hawkinsville | 14 cfs | → |
| Flint River Near Culloden | 465 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bateman Peach Orchard Pond Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Warner Robins Afb Military
- Central City Park - State Fairgrounds
- Claystone County Park
- Arrowhead County Park
- Dames Ferry County Park
Fishing spots
- Lake Tobesofkee
- Houston Lake
- Dodge County Public Fishing Area
- Miller Creek Lake Recreation Area
- Mccant's Mill Pond
- Lake Sinclair
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About Bateman Peach Orchard Pond Dam
Where does the data for Bateman Peach Orchard 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
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