Levy Lake Dam dam
Levy Lake Dam
Levy Lake Dam, also known as White Lake Dam, is a private earth dam located in Upson, Georgia. Built in 1964 by the Soil Conservation Service (SCS), the dam stands at 23 feet high and stretches 390 feet in length. Its primary purpose is for recreation, with a storage capacity of 109 acre-feet and a surface area of 8 acres.
Although not state regulated, Levy Lake Dam undergoes regular inspections with the last one conducted in June 2018. The dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. With a moderate risk level, the dam is equipped with uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates. Despite the lack of state permitting or enforcement, the dam continues to serve its recreational purpose in the Yatesville environs.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Levy Lake Dam to be an interesting case study of a privately owned earth dam in Georgia. With its unique design and historical significance, the dam provides a recreational oasis while also posing moderate risks that require regular monitoring and maintenance. As a part of the Savannah District, the dam's management and safety measures serve as a valuable example for similar structures in the region.
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 Levy Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Flint River Near Culloden | 596 cfs | → |
| Shoal Creek At Shoal Creek Rd | 9 cfs | → |
| Flint River Near Griffin | 61 cfs | → |
| Tobesofkee Creek Near Macon | 5 cfs | → |
| Falling Creek Near Juliette | 13 cfs | → |
| Line Creek Near Senoia | 14 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Levy Lake Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- High Falls State Park
- Arrowhead County Park
- Indian Springs State Park
- Claystone County Park
- Dames Ferry County Park
- Gladesville Campground
Fishing spots
- High Falls Lake
- Mccant's Mill Pond
- Lake Tobesofkee
- Indian Springs State Park Lake
- Griffin City Reservoir
- Padgett Lake
Track Levy Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Levy Lake Dam
Where does the data for Levy 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 Levy Lake Dam.