Laura S Walker State Park Lake Dam dam
Laura S Walker State Park Lake Dam
Laura S Walker State Park Lake Dam, located in Ware, Georgia, was completed in 1938 by the Federal Government's Civilian Conservation Corps. This earth dam, with a height of 17.2 feet and a hydraulic height of 14.5 feet, serves as a recreational spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts. The dam holds a normal storage capacity of 428 acre-feet and has a surface area of 90 acres, providing a picturesque setting for outdoor activities.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam is inspected every five years to ensure its structural integrity. Despite not being regulated by the state, the dam is under state jurisdiction and is maintained for recreational purposes. The dam's uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates add to its natural beauty, while its association with Big Creek enhances the overall ecosystem of the area. For those interested in water resources and climate, Laura S Walker State Park Lake Dam offers a blend of history, engineering, and environmental conservation worth exploring.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Laura S Walker State Park Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Satilla River Near Waycross | 107 cfs | → |
| Satilla River At Atkinson | 69 cfs | → |
| Little Satilla River Near Offerman | 1 cfs | → |
| Suwannee River At Us 441 | 24 cfs | → |
| Altamaha River At Doctortown | 4,520 cfs | → |
| North Prong St. Marys River At Moniac | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Laura S Walker State Park Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Us 82;Ga 520 Brantley County
- Burnt Fort Road 12100, White Oak
- Trader's Hill Boat Ramp
- Buchannon Drive Charlton County
- Highway 17 19974, White Oak
Campgrounds
- Laura S. Walker State Park
- Stephen C. Foster State Park
- Pioneer Camping
- Mixons Hammock Campsite
- Traders Hill County Park
Paddle runs
- The Headwaters To The Suwannee River Sill At River Mile 238
- The Suwannee River Sill At River Mile 238 To The Little River Springs At River Mile 81
- Trader's Hill To Ends Approximately 1 Mile Downstream Of U.S. 301 Crossing
- Begins Approximately 1 Mile Downstream Of U.S. 301 Crossing To Ends Approximately 1 Mile Upstream Of Flea Hill, Georgia
- Begins Approximately 1 Mile Upstream Of Flea Hill, Georgia To The Bells River Confluence
- The Confluence Of The North Prong And Middle Prong To Trader's Hill
Track Laura S Walker State Park Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Laura S Walker State Park Lake Dam
Where does the data for Laura S Walker State Park 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
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