Cato 4 dam
Cato 4
Cato 4 is a privately owned Earth dam located in Toombs, Georgia, with a primary purpose of serving as a Fish and Wildlife Pond. Built in 1976 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this dam stands at 25 feet tall and spans 750 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 122 acre-feet. The dam's low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment make it a crucial structure for water resource management in the area.
With a drainage area of 0.02 square miles and a maximum discharge of 20 cubic feet per second, Cato 4 plays a significant role in maintaining water levels and supporting various purposes including fire protection, irrigation, and recreation. Despite lacking detailed information on its condition assessment, emergency action plan, and inundation maps, the dam continues to serve as a valuable asset for enhancing fish and wildlife habitats in the region. As a key component of the local ecosystem, Cato 4 underscores the importance of sustainable water resource and climate management practices.
As climate change continues to pose challenges to water resources, the presence of structures like Cato 4 becomes even more crucial in ensuring the resilience of ecosystems and wildlife habitats. By monitoring and maintaining the integrity of dams like Cato 4, stakeholders can mitigate risks and adapt to changing environmental conditions, ultimately safeguarding water supplies and promoting biodiversity in the face of a changing climate.
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 Cato 4 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Altamaha River Near Baxley | 3,400 cfs | → |
| Ohoopee River Near Reidsville | 43 cfs | → |
| Oconee River Near Mount Vernon | 899 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River At Lumber City | 2,060 cfs | → |
| Canoochee River Near Claxton | 2 cfs | → |
| Turnpike Creek Near Mcrae | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cato 4.
Boat launches
- Benton Powell Road 267-315, Uvalda
- Deen's Landing Road 688-700, Baxley
- ⛉ Riverwood Trail 45, Uvalda
- Highway 135, Uvalda
- Landing Road 438, Baxley
- Cherokee Road Wheeler County
Campgrounds
- Falling Rocks County Park
- Towns Bluff County Park
- Gordonia-Alatamaha State Park
- Little Ocmulgee State Park
Fishing spots
Track Cato 4 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 Cato 4
Where does the data for Cato 4 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 Cato 4.