Hightower Creek Ws Str # 13 dam
Hightower Creek Ws Str # 13
Hightower Creek WS Str # 13, also known as Mondi Lake Dam, is a state-owned structure located in the Pleasant Hill Community of Towns, Georgia. Built in 1960 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this earth dam stands at a height of 75 feet and serves primarily for flood risk reduction along the Hightower Creek. With a capacity to store 453 acre-feet of water and covering a surface area of 3.2 acres, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
Despite its importance, Hightower Creek WS Str # 13 is currently rated as having a high hazard potential and a poor condition assessment. The last inspection in 2016 revealed areas of concern, prompting a need for further monitoring and maintenance to ensure the dam's structural integrity. With a moderate risk assessment assigned to the dam, there is a call for implementing risk management measures and potentially updating emergency action plans to meet safety guidelines.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts should take note of Hightower Creek WS Str # 13 as a key infrastructure in the region's flood risk reduction efforts. The dam's critical role in managing water levels and protecting downstream areas underscores the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to prevent potential hazards. As the dam continues to age, stakeholders must prioritize investment in its upkeep to ensure its long-term effectiveness in water resource management and climate resilience.
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 Hightower Creek Ws Str # 13 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tallulah River Near Clayton | 65 cfs | → |
| Nantahala River Near Rainbow Springs | 101 cfs | → |
| Cartoogechaye Creek Near Franklin | 261 cfs | → |
| Little Tennessee River Near Prentiss | 150 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River At Helen | 60 cfs | → |
| Chattooga River Near Clayton | 215 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hightower Creek Ws Str # 13.
Boat launches
- Music Hall Road Towns County
- Jackrabbit Boating Access
- Lake Chatuge Towns County
- Lake Rabun Road Rabun County
- Doucette Circle 2647, 30512
- Mountain Shadows Drive White County
Campgrounds
- Sandy Bottoms Campground
- Sandy Bottoms Rec. Area
- Tate Branch Campground
- Tate Branch
- Tallulah River
- Tallulah River Campground
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Headwaters In Standing Indian Basin To Slackwater Of Natahala Lake
- Source Near Chattahoochee Gap To Mark Trail Wilderness Boundary
- Mark Trail Wilderness Boundry To Old Turnpike Crossing Near Vandiver Branch
- Old Turnpike Crossing To Martin Branch Bridge
- Martin Branch Bridge To Robertsontown Bridge On Ga Highway 356
- Ga/Nc State Line To 2 Miles Downriver
Track Hightower Creek Ws Str # 13 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 Hightower Creek Ws Str # 13
Where does the data for Hightower Creek Ws Str # 13 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
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Hightower Creek Ws Str # 13.