Cedar Lakes Dam (Upper) dam
Cedar Lakes Dam (Upper)
Cedar Lakes Dam (Upper) in Georgia, constructed in 1960, stands as a testament to engineering marvels in the realm of water resource management and climate resilience. This private-owned dam primarily serves the purpose of recreation, offering a serene oasis for water enthusiasts in the Lake Brantley Community. Standing at a height of 21 feet and stretching 420 feet in length, this earth dam with a buttress core holds a reservoir with a storage capacity of 86 acre-feet, providing ample opportunities for outdoor activities and water-based recreation.
Despite being a low hazard potential structure with a moderate risk assessment, Cedar Lakes Dam (Upper) has not been rated for its condition assessment. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, and it features uncontrolled outlet gates. While it does not fall under state jurisdiction for regulation, inspection, or enforcement, the dam continues to stand as a symbol of responsible water management in the region. With its aesthetic appeal and recreational offerings, Cedar Lakes Dam (Upper) serves as a valuable asset to the community, showcasing the harmonious coexistence of human infrastructure and natural landscapes in the face of climate challenges.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts explore the intricacies of Cedar Lakes Dam (Upper), they are met with a structure that embodies the balance between human needs and ecological sustainability. While the dam's risk management measures and emergency preparedness details are yet to be fully documented, its presence highlights the importance of proactive infrastructure planning in the face of changing climate patterns. As enthusiasts delve deeper into the mysteries of this dam, they uncover a story of resilience, recreation, and responsible water resource management that resonates with the broader narrative of climate adaptation and sustainable development in the modern era.
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 Cedar Lakes Dam (Upper) -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Alcovy River Above Covington | 33 cfs | → |
| Apalachee River Near Bostwick | 57 cfs | → |
| Little Haynes Creek At Dial Mill Rd Nr Milstead Ga | 9 cfs | → |
| Big Haynes Creek At Bald Rock Road | 15 cfs | → |
| Alcovy River Below Covington | 36 cfs | → |
| Big Haynes Creek At Jack Turner Dam | 22 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cedar Lakes Dam (Upper).
Campgrounds
- Hard Labor Creek State Park
- Camp Rutledge
- Newton Factory Shoals Rec Area
- Oconee River
- Oconee River Campground
- Fort Yargo State Park
Fishing spots
Track Cedar Lakes Dam (Upper) 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 Cedar Lakes Dam (Upper)
Where does the data for Cedar Lakes Dam (Upper) 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 Cedar Lakes Dam (Upper).