Chew Millpond Dam dam
Chew Millpond Dam
Chew Millpond Dam, located in Jenkins County, Georgia, serves as a private recreational area along Chew Mill Creek. Built in 1940, this earth dam stands at a height of 10 feet and spans 1200 feet, providing a storage capacity of 300 acre-feet. The dam is primarily used for recreation purposes, offering a surface area of 69 acres for outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and wildlife observation.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Chew Millpond Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment. The last inspection conducted in August 2014 reveals a moderate risk level, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance. While the dam features uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, there are no associated structures or locks on the site. With a designated inspection frequency of 5 years, it is essential for stakeholders to ensure the safety and integrity of this recreational water resource in the face of changing climate conditions.
In the realm of water resource and climate conservation, Chew Millpond Dam stands as a historical and ecological asset in Georgia. As enthusiasts and stakeholders continue to engage with this site, there is a growing emphasis on risk management measures and emergency preparedness to mitigate potential hazards. By leveraging these insights and maintaining a proactive approach to dam safety, the Chew Millpond Dam can continue to provide a valuable recreational environment while safeguarding against environmental impacts and climate-related challenges.
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 Chew Millpond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ogeechee River At Midville | 270 cfs | → |
| Beaverdam Creek Near Sardis | 3 cfs | → |
| Ogeechee River At Rocky Ford Rd | 592 cfs | → |
| Brier Creek Near Waynesboro | 108 cfs | → |
| Brier Creek At Millhaven | 218 cfs | → |
| Williamson Swamp Creek At Davisboro | 31 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Chew Millpond Dam.
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Chew Millpond Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Chew Millpond Dam
Where does the data for Chew Millpond 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 Chew Millpond Dam.