Ga Power Plant Arkwright Ash Pond # 2 dam
Ga Power Plant Arkwright Ash Pond # 2
Ga Power Plant Arkwright Ash Pond # 2 is a private-owned structure located in Bibb, Georgia, with a primary purpose of recreation. This Earth dam, with a height of 33.8 feet and a storage capacity of 79 acre-feet, poses a moderate risk according to the data provided. The structure's hazard potential is currently undetermined, with a condition assessment of "Not Rated."
Despite not being state-regulated, inspected, or permitted, Ga Power Plant Arkwright Ash Pond # 2 serves as a recreational area in Georgia. The dam's spillway type is labeled as "Uncontrolled," and it has uncontrolled outlet gates. The last inspection of this structure dates back to February 2005, and its emergency action plan status is listed as unknown.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Ga Power Plant Arkwright Ash Pond # 2 presents an intriguing case of an unregulated Earth dam used for recreational purposes in Georgia. With a moderate risk assessment and limited information on hazard potential and emergency preparedness, this structure raises questions about its safety and compliance with regulations. Further investigation may be needed to fully understand the implications of this dam on water resources and the surrounding 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Ga Power Plant Arkwright Ash Pond # 2 -- 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 | → |
| Murder Creek Below Eatonton | 37 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River Near Jackson | 433 cfs | → |
| Oconee River At Milledgeville | 300 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ga Power Plant Arkwright Ash Pond # 2.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Dames Ferry County Park
- Central City Park - State Fairgrounds
- Claystone County Park
- Arrowhead County Park
- Gladesville Campground
- Rush Creek Campground
Fishing spots
- Lake Tobesofkee
- Miller Creek Lake Recreation Area
- Indian Springs State Park Lake
- High Falls Lake
- Houston Lake
- Lake Sinclair
Track Ga Power Plant Arkwright Ash Pond # 2 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 Ga Power Plant Arkwright Ash Pond # 2
Where does the data for Ga Power Plant Arkwright Ash Pond # 2 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 Undetermined 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 Ga Power Plant Arkwright Ash Pond # 2.