Branch Creek Farm Lllp Pond Dam dam
Branch Creek Farm Lllp Pond Dam
Branch Creek Farm Lllp Pond Dam, also known as R.F. Stainback Lake Dam, is a privately owned earth dam located in Bulloch, Georgia. Built in 1948 for recreational purposes, the dam stands at a height of 13 feet and has a normal storage capacity of 71 acre-feet. With a surface area of 15 acres and a drainage area of 1140 acres, this dam plays a crucial role in providing recreational opportunities in the Cypress Lake Environs area.
While the dam is classified as low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition, it undergoes inspections every five years to ensure its safety and reliability. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. Despite not being regulated by the state and lacking enforcement measures, the dam serves as a vital asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the region, offering a serene and picturesque setting for recreational activities.
Branch Creek Farm Lllp Pond Dam's historical significance, functional design, and moderate risk profile make it a noteworthy site for those interested in water resource management and climate adaptation. As a privately owned dam with a primary purpose of recreation, its presence in the scenic Bulloch County landscape highlights the intersection of human intervention and natural ecosystems, inviting exploration and appreciation from enthusiasts seeking to understand the complex relationship between water resources and climate dynamics in Georgia's diverse 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Branch Creek Farm Lllp Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Canoochee River Near Claxton | 1 cfs | → |
| Ogeechee River At Rocky Ford Rd | 390 cfs | → |
| Ohoopee River Near Reidsville | 41 cfs | → |
| Black Creek Near Blitchton | 1 cfs | → |
| Ogeechee River Near Eden | 597 cfs | → |
| Ogeechee River At Midville | 186 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Branch Creek Farm Lllp Pond Dam.
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Watson Pond
- Whittakers Pond
- Magnolia Springs State Park Lake
- Fish Feeder #1
- Fish Feeder #2
- Savannah River
Track Branch Creek Farm Lllp Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Branch Creek Farm Lllp Pond Dam
Where does the data for Branch Creek Farm Lllp 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 Branch Creek Farm Lllp Pond Dam.