Buckhorn Lake Dam dam
Buckhorn Lake Dam
Buckhorn Lake Dam, located in the Buckhorn Lake environs in Georgia, serves as a vital recreational resource for the area. Built in 1958, this earth dam stands at a height of 16 feet and has a storage capacity of 296 acre-feet. The dam is primarily used for recreation purposes and is owned privately, with state jurisdiction and inspection ensuring its safety and compliance.
With its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, Buckhorn Lake Dam provides a picturesque setting for water and climate enthusiasts to enjoy various activities such as boating, fishing, and hiking. The dam, situated on Buckhorn Branch, boasts a surface area of 30 acres and a drainage area of 1050 acres, making it an ideal destination for outdoor recreational activities. Although not state-regulated, the dam is regularly inspected to ensure its structural integrity and safety for visitors.
Managed by private owners, Buckhorn Lake Dam offers a tranquil escape in the Wilkinson County of Georgia for those looking to immerse themselves in nature and enjoy the beauty of the surrounding landscape. With its uncontrolled spillway and earth dam design, the dam stands as a testament to human ingenuity in harnessing water resources for both practical and leisure purposes. Whether for a peaceful retreat or an adventurous outing, Buckhorn Lake Dam provides a unique opportunity to engage with nature and appreciate the symbiotic relationship between water resources and climate dynamics.
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 Buckhorn Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Creek At Ga 272 | 20 cfs | → |
| Oconee River Near Oconee | 518 cfs | → |
| Oconee River At Avant Mine | 341 cfs | → |
| Oconee River At Milledgeville | 294 cfs | → |
| Oconee River At Dublin | 618 cfs | → |
| Williamson Swamp Creek At Davisboro | 30 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Buckhorn Lake Dam.
Fishing spots
- Jordan Mill Pond
- Lake Sinclair
- Hamburg Millpond
- Lewis Lake
- Miller Creek Lake Recreation Area
- Weaver Branch
Track Buckhorn Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Buckhorn Lake Dam
Where does the data for Buckhorn Lake 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 Buckhorn Lake Dam.