Ash Cell A Dam dam
Ash Cell A Dam
Ash Cell A Dam, located in Effingham, Georgia, is a private dam with a buttress core type and a height of 14 feet. Built by Georgia Power Engineering Staff, this dam has a storage capacity of 127 acre-feet and a low hazard potential. Despite not being state-regulated, the dam is inspected regularly, with the last inspection date not specified, and has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway type and outlet gates, with a surface area of 7 acres and a normal storage capacity of 115 acre-feet. While the primary purpose of the dam is not specified, it serves as an important water resource structure in the area. With a risk management plan in place and a designated emergency action plan, Ash Cell A Dam plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and security of the surrounding community, especially in the event of potential emergencies.
As an enthusiast of water resources and climate, the details of Ash Cell A Dam provide insight into the infrastructure and management of water resources in Effingham, Georgia. With its unique design and purpose, this dam stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts of engineering staff and regulatory agencies to ensure the safety and efficiency of water storage and management in the region.
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 Ash Cell A Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Abercorn Cr (Water Intake) Nr Savannah | 2,130 cfs | → |
| Ebenezer Creek At Springfield | 0 cfs | → |
| Savannah River Near Port Wentworth | 16,900 cfs | → |
| Savannah River At Ga 25 | 35,100 cfs | → |
| Savannah River Near Clyo | 5,020 cfs | → |
| Ogeechee River Near Eden | 318 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ash Cell A Dam.
Boat launches
- Plant Mcintosh Road Effingham County
- Rahn Station Road Effingham County
- Becks Ferry Road Jasper County
- Tommy Long Road 158, Rincon
- Millstone Landing
- South Okatie Highway 68, Hardeeville
Campgrounds
- Lotts Island Army Airfield Rv Military - Hunter Aaf
- Parris Island Rv Military
- Skidaway Island State Park
- Rivers End City Park
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About Ash Cell A Dam
Where does the data for Ash Cell A 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 Ash Cell A Dam.