Moore Pond Dam dam
Moore Pond Dam
Moore Pond Dam, also known as Whitley Lake Dam, is a privately owned structure located in Bacon, Georgia. Built in 1956, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 20 feet and serves multiple purposes, including fire protection and creating a stock or small fish pond. With a storage capacity of 157 acre-feet, the dam covers a surface area of 13 acres and is situated within a drainage area of 605 acres.
Despite being unregulated by the state, Moore Pond Dam has a low hazard potential and is rated as having a moderate risk level. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, but has not been inspected since July 2016. While its condition is not currently rated, the structure's risk management measures and emergency action plan status remain unspecified. With its tranquil surroundings and essential functions for water resource management, Moore Pond Dam presents an intriguing case study for climate and water resource enthusiasts alike.
As a notable feature in the Jacksonville District of Georgia, Moore Pond Dam boasts a unique design by the Soil Conservation Service (SCS) and plays a vital role in the local ecosystem. Visitors interested in water infrastructure and climate resilience will find Moore Pond Dam to be a fascinating subject of study, as it highlights the intersection of human engineering with natural resources in a dynamic and evolving landscape.
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 Moore Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Satilla River Near Waycross | 91 cfs | → |
| Little Satilla River Near Offerman | 1 cfs | → |
| Altamaha River Near Baxley | 3,720 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River At Lumber City | 2,260 cfs | → |
| Altamaha River At Doctortown | 4,860 cfs | → |
| Satilla River At Atkinson | 70 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Moore Pond Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Moore Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Moore Pond Dam
Where does the data for Moore 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 Moore Pond Dam.