Hortman Lake Dam dam
Hortman Lake Dam
Located in Crawford, Georgia, Hortman Lake Dam is a private structure primarily used for fire protection and as a stock or small fish pond. Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this earth dam stands at a height of 18.5 feet and has a maximum storage capacity of 84.2 acre-feet, with a normal storage of 59.5 acre-feet. The dam, with a length of 255 feet, serves a drainage area of 1060 acres and has a surface area of 9.6 acres.
Despite being categorized as having a low hazard potential, Hortman Lake Dam is considered to have a moderate risk level (3) and is currently not rated for its condition assessment. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with no specified inspection frequency. While the structure has not been inspected or assessed in recent years, it remains a significant asset for water resource management in the region and plays a crucial role in providing essential services such as fire protection and stock pond maintenance.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the management and maintenance of dams like Hortman Lake Dam can find valuable insights into the infrastructure's design, purpose, and risk assessment. As a private entity with no state regulation or permitting requirements, the dam represents a unique case study in water resource management, highlighting the importance of proactive monitoring and maintenance practices to ensure the safety and effectiveness of such structures in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 Hortman Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tobesofkee Creek Near Macon | 6 cfs | → |
| Flint River Near Culloden | 628 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River At Macon | 651 cfs | → |
| Falling Creek Near Juliette | 5 cfs | → |
| Flint River At Ga 26 | 1,390 cfs | → |
| Turkey Creek At Byromville | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hortman Lake Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Arrowhead County Park
- Claystone County Park
- Central City Park - State Fairgrounds
- Dames Ferry County Park
- Warner Robins Afb Military
- Whitewater Creek County Park
Fishing spots
- Lake Tobesofkee
- Mccant's Mill Pond
- Houston Lake
- Dodge County Public Fishing Area
- High Falls Lake
- Indian Springs State Park Lake
Track Hortman Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Hortman Lake Dam
Where does the data for Hortman 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 Hortman Lake Dam.