Claudia Lake Dam dam
Claudia Lake Dam
Claudia Lake Dam, located in Taylor, Georgia, was completed in 1968 and serves as a recreational water resource in the area. The dam stands at a height of 25 feet with a hydraulic height of 19 feet, offering a storage capacity of 198 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is for recreation, with a surface area of 18.4 acres and a drainage area of 315 square miles.
Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, Claudia Lake Dam has not been state regulated or permitted. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with inspection frequency set at 5 years. The condition assessment for the dam is currently not rated, indicating a need for further evaluation and monitoring to ensure its structural integrity and safety for the surrounding community.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Claudia Lake Dam to be an intriguing site for its recreational offerings and unique dam design. As a privately-owned structure, its role in water management in the region highlights the importance of proper maintenance and oversight to mitigate potential risks and ensure the safety of its users and the environment. Further research and monitoring of Claudia Lake Dam could provide valuable insights into sustainable water resource management practices in 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 Claudia Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Flint River Near Culloden | 628 cfs | → |
| Upatoi Creek Near Columbus | 179 cfs | → |
| Flint River At Ga 26 | 1,390 cfs | → |
| Muckalee Creek Near Americus | 53 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River At Us 280 | 1,990 cfs | → |
| Kinchafoonee Creek At Preston | 53 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Claudia Lake Dam.
Campgrounds
- Whitewater Creek County Park
- Bumblebee Ridge Campsite
- Old Sawmill Campsite
- Sassafras Hill Campsite
- F.D. Roosevelt State Park
- 415
Fishing spots
- Mccant's Mill Pond
- Flatrock Park Lake
- Carver Park Lake
- Cooper Creek Park Lake
- Lake Heath
- Callaway Gardens Lake
Paddle runs
Track Claudia Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Claudia Lake Dam
Where does the data for Claudia 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 Claudia Lake Dam.