Dudley Irrigation Pond (Lower) dam
Dudley Irrigation Pond (Lower)
Located in McDuffie, Georgia, the Dudley Irrigation Pond (Lower) is a private Earth dam that was completed in 1983 by the Soil Conservation Service (SCS). With a height of 27 feet and a length of 300 feet, this irrigation pond has a storage capacity of 66 acre-feet and serves the primary purpose of irrigation for the surrounding area. The dam is classified as having a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating.
While the Dudley Irrigation Pond (Lower) has not been inspected since November 1992, it is reported to be in good condition and is not currently regulated by the state of Georgia. The dam has an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with no associated locks. The surrounding drainage area is 150 acres, and the surface area of the pond is 5 acres. Despite the lack of recent inspections, the risk management measures for this dam are considered adequate for its moderate risk assessment level.
Overall, the Dudley Irrigation Pond (Lower) is a key water resource infrastructure for irrigation purposes in the region. With a history of successful operation and a low hazard potential, this Earth dam continues to support agricultural activities in McDuffie, Georgia. However, it is important for the responsible private owner to ensure regular inspections and maintenance to uphold the dam's structural integrity and mitigate any potential risks associated with its operation.
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 Dudley Irrigation Pond (Lower) -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little River Near Washington | 18 cfs | → |
| Kettle Creek Near Washington | 3 cfs | → |
| Butler Creek Below 7th Avenue | 8 cfs | → |
| Spirit Creek At Us 1 | 11 cfs | → |
| Stevens Creek Near Modoc | 43 cfs | → |
| Augusta Canal Nr Augusta (Upper) | 2,440 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dudley Irrigation Pond (Lower).
⚓ Boat launches
- Mcduffie County
- Thomson Highway Lincolnton
- Fish Hatchery Road 4416-4610, Dearing
- Double Branches Boat Ramp
- Ridge Road 5943, Columbia County
- Lake Springs Road Columbia County
⛺ Campgrounds
- Big Hart - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Raysville - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Winfield - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Clay Hill - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Mistletoe State Park
- Wildwood County Park
🎣 Fishing spots
- Cliatt Creek
- Cherokee Creek
- J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir
- Ah Stephens State Park
- Gordon Lake
- Hamburg Millpond
Track Dudley Irrigation Pond (Lower) in the Snoflo app
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About Dudley Irrigation Pond (Lower)
Where does the data for Dudley Irrigation Pond (Lower) 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
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