Andrews Lake Dam dam
Andrews Lake Dam
Andrews Lake Dam, located in Cuthbert, Georgia, stands as a private Earth dam on Tabor Branch, serving primarily for recreation purposes. The dam boasts a height of 6.8 feet and a hydraulic height of 7 feet, with a structural height and NID height also at 7 feet. Its length spans 570 feet, enclosing a storage capacity of 66 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 12.2 acre-feet and a surface area of 8.1 acres. Despite its uncontrolled spillway type and outlet gates, the dam poses a low hazard potential, with a moderate risk assessment rating of 3.
The dam, managed by unknown designers, falls under the jurisdiction of the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, with Congressman Sanford D. Bishop Jr. representing the area. While not regulated or permitted by the state, Andrews Lake Dam has not been subjected to inspections, condition assessments, or risk management measures in recent years. However, its risk assessment deems it moderately risky. The dam's lack of a formal Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and inundation maps suggests room for improvement in emergency preparedness and safety measures.
Andrews Lake Dam presents a unique recreational spot in Randolph County, Georgia, offering opportunities for boating, fishing, and other water activities. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's moderate risk assessment underscores the importance of continued monitoring and potential improvements to ensure the safety and resilience of this essential water resource in the face of changing climate conditions. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate issues can find a compelling case study in Andrews Lake Dam, highlighting the intersection of infrastructure, recreation, and environmental stewardship in the region.
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 Andrews Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pachitla Creek Near Edison | 165 cfs | → |
| Ichawaynochaway Creek At Ga 37 | 233 cfs | → |
| Ichawaynochaway Creek At Milford | 499 cfs | → |
| Kinchafoonee Creek At Preston | 82 cfs | → |
| Chickasawhatchee Creek At Elmodel | 155 cfs | → |
| Hannahatchee Creek At Union | 40 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Andrews Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Spruce Pine Trail Early County
- Cool Branch Road Quitman County
- Florence Street Georgetown
- Field Road Henry County
- Henry County 136 Henry County
- Rood Creek Landing Road Stewart County
Campgrounds
Track Andrews Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Andrews Lake Dam
Where does the data for Andrews Lake 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 Andrews Lake Dam.