Dickey Rish Dam dam
Dickey Rish Dam
Located in Coffee, Georgia, the Dickey Rish Dam is a private-owned structure designed by Zack Railey of the USDA/NRCS, completed in 2008 for the primary purpose of irrigation. This earth dam, standing at 18.7 feet high with a hydraulic height of 17.5 feet, spans 455 feet along Reedy Branch Creek. The dam has a storage capacity of 108.8 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 67.1 acre-feet, serving as a vital resource for water management in the region.
Despite being unregulated by the state, the Dickey Rish Dam is subject to regular inspections, with a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with no associated locks or other structures. While the condition assessment is currently not rated, the dam's safety and maintenance are ensured through periodic inspections and risk management measures. Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the engineering feat of the Dickey Rish Dam, which plays a crucial role in supporting agricultural activities in the area while managing the flow of water in Reedy Branch Creek.
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 Dickey Rish Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ocmulgee River At Lumber City | 2,670 cfs | → |
| Turnpike Creek Near Mcrae | · | → |
| Alapaha River Near Alapaha | 51 cfs | → |
| Altamaha River Near Baxley | 4,410 cfs | → |
| Oconee River Near Mount Vernon | 1,070 cfs | → |
| Little R At Tifton Worth Co Line Rd | 13 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dickey Rish Dam.
Boat launches
- Jacksonville Boat Landing Road Telfair County
- Court Rd 598 Coffee County
- East Golden Isles Highway Telfair County
- Dodge Lake Road;Dodges Lake Lane Telfair County
- Hopewell Church Road Dodge County
- Highway 135, Uvalda
Campgrounds
- Ben Hill Landing County Park
- General Coffee State Park
- Paulk City Park
- Little Ocmulgee State Park
- Towns Bluff County Park
Fishing spots
Track Dickey Rish Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Dickey Rish Dam
Where does the data for Dickey Rish 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 Dickey Rish Dam.