Giddens Pond Dam dam
Giddens Pond Dam
Giddens Pond Dam, located in Sycamore, Georgia, was completed in 1949 and serves as a recreational resource for the local community. The dam, primarily owned by a private entity, is an earth dam with a height of 9.8 feet and a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. With a normal storage capacity of 42 acre-feet and a surface area of 12 acres, Giddens Pond Dam provides a serene backdrop for outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and birdwatching.
Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the condition of Giddens Pond Dam has not been rated. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, indicating a relatively simple hydraulic structure. It is not regulated by the state and does not require permitting, inspection, or enforcement. The dam's associated structures are minimal, with no locks or drainage area specified. While the dam is not owned or funded by federal agencies, it is located within the jurisdiction of the Jacksonville District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts visiting Giddens Pond Dam can appreciate its historical significance and value as a recreational asset in Turner County, Georgia. The dam's designer, Giddens, ensured that the structure met the needs of the community for over 70 years. With its peaceful surroundings and potential for outdoor enjoyment, Giddens Pond Dam stands as a testament to the benefits of sustainable water management practices in a local context.
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 Giddens Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little R At Tifton Worth Co Line Rd | 10 cfs | → |
| Flint River At Ga 32 | 1,070 cfs | → |
| Flint River At Albany | 1,630 cfs | → |
| Muckalee Creek At Ga 195 | 140 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Adel | 359 cfs | → |
| Alapaha River Near Alapaha | 55 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Giddens Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Ga 300 Crisp County
- Power Dam Lane Worth County
- Highway 520, Enigma
- Richards Drive, Enigma
- Horseshoe Loop, Enigma
Campgrounds
- Marine Albany Rv Military
- Paulk City Park
- Parks At Chehaw
- Lake Blackshear Campgrounds
- Georgia Veterans State Park
Fishing spots
Track Giddens Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Giddens Pond Dam
Where does the data for Giddens 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 Giddens Pond Dam.