Thiele Limestone Creek Water Impoundment dam
Thiele Limestone Creek Water Impoundment
Thiele Limestone Creek Water Impoundment, located in Washington, Georgia, is a private water reservoir constructed in 1985 primarily for tailings storage. The dam, standing at 84 feet in height and stretching 1500 feet in length, has a maximum storage capacity of 4648 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 3773 acre-feet. Despite being privately owned and not regulated by the state, the dam is inspected every 5 years with a low hazard potential rating.
Managed by LAW ENGINEERING, the Earth-type dam with a buttress core is currently uncontrolled with an uncontrolled spillway type. The reservoir covers 66 acres and serves as a vital water resource for the area. While the dam's risk assessment indicates a moderate risk level, the condition assessment is marked as "Not Rated." With the last inspection conducted in 2003, there is a need for updated risk management measures and emergency action plans to ensure the safety and sustainability of the impoundment.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the Thiele Limestone Creek Water Impoundment can explore its historical significance and role in tailings storage. The dam's location in Georgia, its design features, and storage capacities make it a significant infrastructure for the region. As discussions surrounding water resource management and climate resilience continue to evolve, understanding the condition and risk factors associated with structures like this impoundment becomes crucial for informed decision-making and sustainable development in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 Thiele Limestone Creek Water Impoundment -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Creek At Ga 272 | 20 cfs | → |
| Oconee River At Avant Mine | 341 cfs | → |
| Oconee River Near Oconee | 518 cfs | → |
| Williamson Swamp Creek At Davisboro | 30 cfs | → |
| Oconee River At Milledgeville | 294 cfs | → |
| Oconee River At Dublin | 618 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Thiele Limestone Creek Water Impoundment.
Fishing spots
- Jordan Mill Pond
- Hamburg Millpond
- Lewis Lake
- Lake Sinclair
- Weaver Branch
- Miller Creek Lake Recreation Area
Track Thiele Limestone Creek Water Impoundment 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 Thiele Limestone Creek Water Impoundment
Where does the data for Thiele Limestone Creek Water Impoundment 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 Thiele Limestone Creek Water Impoundment.