Dykes Pond Dam dam
Dykes Pond Dam
Dykes Pond Dam, located in Dodge, Georgia, is a private earth dam primarily used for recreation purposes. Standing at a height of 18 feet and with a hydraulic height of 16 feet, this dam provides a storage capacity of 187 acre-feet and a surface area of 16 acres. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, the dam has not been inspected since December 2004 and is currently deemed to be in "Not Rated" condition.
Despite not being regulated by the state, Dykes Pond Dam plays a significant role in the local community as a recreational water resource. With its uncontrolled spillway type and outlet gates, the dam presents a unique engineering design that contributes to its functionality. While the dam's last inspection date was in 2004, the risk assessment and hazard potential indicate a need for regular monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and longevity of the structure.
As climate change continues to impact water resources and infrastructure, the importance of maintaining and assessing dams like Dykes Pond Dam becomes increasingly vital. With its location in the Savannah District and proximity to the Oconee River, this dam serves as a valuable asset for both recreation and water management in the region. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is crucial to stay informed about the condition and management of dams like Dykes Pond Dam to protect the environment and ensure the safety of surrounding communities.
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 Dykes Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ocmulgee River At Hawkinsville | 1,220 cfs | → |
| Oconee River At Dublin | 674 cfs | → |
| Turnpike Creek Near Mcrae | · | → |
| Tucsawhatchee Creek Near Hawkinsville | 15 cfs | → |
| Oconee River Near Mount Vernon | 957 cfs | → |
| Oconee River Near Oconee | 552 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dykes Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Dodge Lake Road, Eastman
- Sand Hammock Road, Hawkinsville
- County Road Hawkinsville
- Halfmoon Road 471, Abbeville
- Pulaski County
- Hopewell Church Road Dodge County
Track Dykes Pond 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 Dykes Pond Dam
Where does the data for Dykes 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 Dykes Pond Dam.