Lake Baldwin Dam dam
Lake Baldwin Dam
Lake Baldwin Dam in Tifton, Georgia, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1967 with a primary purpose of recreation. Situated on Tr- Little River, the dam has a height of 13 feet and a length of 700 feet, providing a storage capacity of 84 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam is managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service and falls under the jurisdiction of the USDA NRCS.
Despite its uncontrolled spillway type and lack of outlet gates, Lake Baldwin Dam poses minimal risk to surrounding areas due to its low hazard potential. The dam's condition assessment is currently not available, and there is no emergency action plan in place. The surrounding drainage area is small at 0.05 square miles, with a maximum discharge capacity of 230 cubic feet per second. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, it continues to provide recreational opportunities for visitors in the Tift County area.
Lake Baldwin Dam serves as a vital recreational resource in Tifton, offering a tranquil setting for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy. Its historical significance as a man-made structure dating back to the late 1960s adds to its charm, attracting visitors seeking a peaceful retreat. As climate and water resource enthusiasts, the dam's management by the USDA NRCS and low hazard potential make it an interesting case study in sustainable dam infrastructure and risk management practices.
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 Lake Baldwin Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little R At Tifton Worth Co Line Rd | 13 cfs | → |
| Alapaha River Near Alapaha | 51 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Adel | 227 cfs | → |
| Flint River At Ga 32 | 1,820 cfs | → |
| Flint River At Albany | 2,300 cfs | → |
| Withlacoochee River At Mcmillan Rd | 183 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Baldwin Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Lake Baldwin Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Lake Baldwin Dam
Where does the data for Lake Baldwin 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 Lake Baldwin Dam.