Hill Const. Co. Lake Dam West dam
Hill Const. Co. Lake Dam West
Hill Const. Co. Lake Dam West, also known as Copper Hill West Lake Dam, is a privately owned earth dam located in Upson, Georgia. Built in 1960 for irrigation purposes, this dam stands at a height of 29 feet and has a length of 400 feet, with a storage capacity of 87 acre-feet. The dam is primarily made of stone core and serves the Lincoln Park Environs area, providing water for agricultural irrigation.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Hill Const. Co. Lake Dam West has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition. While it is not regulated by the state, the dam is inspected every 5 years, with the last inspection conducted in June 2018. Despite its moderate risk assessment, the dam currently does not have an Emergency Action Plan in place, and there are no inundation maps prepared for potential emergencies.
Situated within the Savannah District, Hill Const. Co. Lake Dam West serves as a vital water resource for the surrounding area, contributing to agricultural irrigation and water storage needs. With a focus on sustainability and risk management, continuous monitoring and maintenance of this dam are essential to ensure the safety and reliability of its operations in the face of changing climate 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 Hill Const. Co. Lake Dam West -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Flint River Near Culloden | 449 cfs | → |
| Flint River Near Griffin | 66 cfs | → |
| Shoal Creek At Shoal Creek Rd | 8 cfs | → |
| Tobesofkee Creek Near Macon | 6 cfs | → |
| Line Creek Near Senoia | 14 cfs | → |
| Flint River Near Lovejoy | 29 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hill Const. Co. Lake Dam West.
Boat launches
- Talbot County
- East Bagwell Road Pike County
- Highway 128 5374-5376, Roberta
- West Mcintosh Road Spalding County
- Macon
Campgrounds
- Old Sawmill Campsite
- Bumblebee Ridge Campsite
- Sassafras Hill Campsite
- F.D. Roosevelt State Park
- High Falls State Park
- 417
Fishing spots
- Mccant's Mill Pond
- High Falls Lake
- Griffin City Reservoir
- Lake Tobesofkee
- Callaway Gardens Lake
- Indian Springs State Park Lake
Track Hill Const. Co. Lake Dam West in the Snoflo app
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About Hill Const. Co. Lake Dam West
Where does the data for Hill Const. Co. Lake Dam West 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 Hill Const. Co. Lake Dam West.