Wrightsville Sewage Disposal Pond Dam dam
Wrightsville Sewage Disposal Pond Dam
The Wrightsville Sewage Disposal Pond Dam in Johnson County, Georgia, stands as a vital piece of infrastructure designed by TRIBBLE & RICHARDSON in 1972 for the primary purpose of sewage disposal. This Earth-type dam, with a height of 12 feet and a hydraulic height of 10.5 feet, serves to store up to 85.1 acre-feet of water when at capacity. Despite being unregulated by the state and having a low hazard potential, the dam is considered to have a moderate risk level, emphasizing the need for risk management measures to be put in place.
Located within the Charleston District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, the Wrightsville Sewage Disposal Pond Dam plays a crucial role in the local community's wastewater management system. With a normal storage capacity of 46.9 acre-feet and a surface area of 12 acres, this dam ensures effective sewage disposal while minimizing any potential environmental impact. Though currently not rated for its condition, regular inspections and maintenance efforts are essential to uphold the dam's structural integrity and prevent any unforeseen issues.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is imperative to recognize the significance of the Wrightsville Sewage Disposal Pond Dam in maintaining the region's ecological balance. By understanding its design, purpose, and risk assessment, stakeholders can work towards implementing effective risk management measures and ensuring the long-term sustainability of this essential piece of infrastructure.
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 Wrightsville Sewage Disposal Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Oconee River Near Oconee | 1,630 cfs | → |
| Oconee River At Dublin | 2,450 cfs | → |
| Buffalo Creek At Ga 272 | 55 cfs | → |
| Williamson Swamp Creek At Davisboro | 39 cfs | → |
| Oconee River At Avant Mine | 851 cfs | → |
| Ogeechee River At Midville | 681 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wrightsville Sewage Disposal Pond Dam.
Track Wrightsville Sewage Disposal Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Wrightsville Sewage Disposal Pond Dam
Where does the data for Wrightsville Sewage Disposal 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 Wrightsville Sewage Disposal Pond Dam.