Augusta Diversion Dam dam
Augusta Diversion Dam
The Augusta Diversion Dam, located in Augusta, Georgia along the Savannah River, was completed in 1857 for the primary purpose of generating hydroelectric power. This masonry dam stands at a height of 11.5 feet and has a storage capacity of 1520 acre-feet, serving both hydroelectric and water supply purposes. With a significant hazard potential due to its age and design, the dam is under the jurisdiction of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for regulatory oversight and inspections.
Owned by the local government, the Augusta Diversion Dam is a key structure in the region, providing essential water resources and power generation capabilities. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 1666 feet and is situated in Columbia County, Georgia. With a moderate risk assessment rating, efforts are in place to ensure the safety and integrity of the dam through emergency action plans and regular inspections.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Augusta Diversion Dam is a historic landmark that plays a crucial role in harnessing the power of the Savannah River for sustainable energy production and water management. As part of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's oversight, the dam continues to be a focal point for ensuring the safety and reliability of water resources in the region, highlighting the intersection of infrastructure, sustainability, and environmental stewardship in water resource management.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Augusta Diversion Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Augusta Canal Nr Augusta (Upper) | 2,200 cfs | → |
| Butler Creek Below 7th Avenue | 8 cfs | → |
| Savannah River At Augusta | 4,250 cfs | → |
| Spirit Creek At Us 1 | 10 cfs | → |
| Stevens Creek Near Modoc | 18 cfs | → |
| Mctier Creek (Rd 209) Near Monetta | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Augusta Diversion Dam .
Boat launches
- Mccormick County
- Burnettown
- Columbia County
- Saint John's Road, Clarks Hill
- Lake Springs Road Columbia County
- Ridge Road 5943, Columbia County
Campgrounds
- Lick Fork Lake Recreation Area
- Lick Fork Lake
- Petersburg - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Modoc - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Ridge Road - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Wildwood County Park
Fishing spots
Track Augusta Diversion Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Augusta Diversion Dam
Where does the data for Augusta Diversion 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 Significant 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 Augusta Diversion Dam .