Ash Cell C Dam dam
Ash Cell C Dam
Located in Effingham, Georgia, the Ash Cell C Dam is a private-owned structure with a low hazard potential. This earth dam, standing at 36 feet high, was designed by Georgia Power staff and falls under the jurisdiction of the state. Despite being unregulated by the state, the dam is subject to regular inspections to ensure its safety and integrity.
With a storage capacity of 108 acre-feet, the Ash Cell C Dam serves as a vital resource for water management in the area. Its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates help regulate water levels, with a moderate risk assessment indicating a level 3 risk. While the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, it is reassuring to know that emergency action plans are in place and inspections are conducted every five years to address any potential risks.
Overall, the Ash Cell C Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in Effingham, Georgia. Its construction and operation are overseen by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, ensuring that the dam continues to serve its purpose effectively while mitigating any potential risks associated with its structure. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Ash Cell C Dam stands as a testament to the importance of proper infrastructure in managing and preserving our precious water resources.
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 C 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 C 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
Track Ash Cell C Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Ash Cell C Dam
Where does the data for Ash Cell C 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 C Dam.