Central Ga. Branch Exp. Sta. Pond #3 dam
Central Ga. Branch Exp. Sta. Pond #3
Central Ga. Branch Exp. Sta. Pond #3, located in Morgan, Georgia, was completed in 1962 and serves multiple purposes, including fire protection and as a stock or small fish pond. This private earth dam structure, designed by SCS, stands at a height of 20.6 feet and has a storage capacity of 82.4 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 46.6 acre-feet. The pond covers a surface area of 6.9 acres and drains an area of 65 acres.
Despite being unregulated by the state and having a low hazard potential, Central Ga. Branch Exp. Sta. Pond #3 is deemed to have a moderate risk level. Its spillway is uncontrolled, and it features an uncontrolled outlet gate. While its condition has not been formally assessed, the pond remains a valuable resource for fire protection and aquatic life in the region. Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the blend of functionality and environmental stewardship exhibited by this pond in Central Georgia.
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 Central Ga. Branch Exp. Sta. Pond #3 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little River Near Eatonton | 38 cfs | → |
| Murder Creek Below Eatonton | 37 cfs | → |
| Alcovy River Below Covington | 35 cfs | → |
| Alcovy River Above Covington | 30 cfs | → |
| Oconee River Near Penfield | 293 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River Near Jackson | 433 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Central Ga. Branch Exp. Sta. Pond #3.
Boat launches
- Ellis Road Jasper County
- Ccc Camp Loop Morgan County
- Wise Creek Tail Jasper County
- Round Oak-Juliette Road Monroe County
Campgrounds
- Parks Ferry
- Camp Rutledge
- Old Salem
- Hard Labor Creek State Park
- Lake Sinclair
- Lake Sinclair Recreation Area
Fishing spots
Track Central Ga. Branch Exp. Sta. Pond #3 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 Central Ga. Branch Exp. Sta. Pond #3
Where does the data for Central Ga. Branch Exp. Sta. Pond #3 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 Central Ga. Branch Exp. Sta. Pond #3.