Plant Scherer Ash Pond Dam dam
Plant Scherer Ash Pond Dam
Plant Scherer Ash Pond Dam, located in Juliette, Georgia, is a privately-owned structure regulated by the GA-SAFE DAMS PROGRAM. Completed in 1982, this Earth dam stands at a height of 98.3 feet and has a storage capacity of 12,930 acre-feet. The dam's purpose is classified as "Other", with a spillway type of "Uncontrolled" and outlet gates also listed as "Uncontrolled".
The dam has a high hazard potential and was last inspected in March 2016, with a satisfactory condition assessment. While the risk assessment is moderate, there are no specific risk management measures mentioned. The surrounding area includes Berry Creek and spans 503.4 acres, serving a drainage area of 776 square miles. The dam is under the jurisdiction of the state of Georgia, and its primary owner is Southern Company Services.
Overall, the Plant Scherer Ash Pond Dam is a significant structure in the region, serving various purposes and providing essential water resource management. Climate and water resource enthusiasts would find this dam's design and operational details intriguing, as well as its role in the broader environmental landscape of Monroe County, Georgia.
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 Plant Scherer Ash Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Falling Creek Near Juliette | 9 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River Near Jackson | 433 cfs | → |
| Tobesofkee Creek Near Macon | 6 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River At Macon | 694 cfs | → |
| Murder Creek Below Eatonton | 37 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Eatonton | 38 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Plant Scherer Ash Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Round Oak-Juliette Road Monroe County
- Lake Juliette Day Use Area And Boat Ramp
- Popes Ferry Landing
- Wise Creek Tail Jasper County
- Riverbend Trail Macon
- Macon
Campgrounds
- Dames Ferry County Park
- Gladesville Campground
- Rush Creek Campground
- Indian Springs State Park
- High Falls State Park
- Claystone County Park
Fishing spots
- Indian Springs State Park Lake
- High Falls Lake
- Lake Tobesofkee
- Miller Creek Lake Recreation Area
- Jackson Lake
- Lake Sinclair
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About Plant Scherer Ash Pond Dam
Where does the data for Plant Scherer Ash Pond 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 High 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
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