South Fork Broad River # 06 dam
South Fork Broad River # 06
South Fork Broad River # 06, located in Augusta, Georgia, is a state-owned dam designed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction. Completed in 1975, this earth dam stands at a height of 39 feet and spans 700 feet across the Little Clouds Creek. With a storage capacity of 1,510 acre-feet and a drainage area of 3,297 acres, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow and reducing flood risks in the region.
Despite its low hazard potential, the condition of South Fork Broad River # 06 is currently not rated, with its last inspection dating back to August 2016. The dam's risk assessment is moderate, scoring a 3 on the scale. While emergency action plans and risk management measures are not explicitly listed, the dam's design and purpose underscore its importance in safeguarding the surrounding community from potential flooding events. As a key structure in the Savannah District, South Fork Broad River # 06 serves as a vital component in the region's water resource and climate resilience efforts.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find South Fork Broad River # 06 to be a significant infrastructure project that showcases the collaborative efforts between state and federal agencies in mitigating flood risks and managing water resources. With its strategic location and design features, this dam stands as a testament to the importance of effective water management practices in ensuring the safety and resilience of communities in Oglethorpe, Georgia. As discussions around climate change and water security continue to gain momentum, South Fork Broad River # 06 serves as a tangible example of proactive measures taken to address these pressing environmental challenges.
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 South Fork Broad River # 06 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Fork Broad River At Carlton | 87 cfs | → |
| Broad River Above Carlton | 365 cfs | → |
| North Oconee River At College St | 73 cfs | → |
| Middle Oconee River Near Athens | 120 cfs | → |
| Beaverdam Creek Ab Elberton Ga | 26 cfs | → |
| Broad River Near Bell | 432 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near South Fork Broad River # 06.
Boat launches
- Middleton Church Road 1276, Elberton
- Middleton Church Road Middleton
- Pearl Mill Road 1437, Elberton
- Anderson Highway 2925, Elberton
- Olympic Rowing Drive 2790, Elberton
- Dry Fork Landing Drive 1387, Elberton
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Chapman Lake
- Richard B Russell Lake
- Ah Stephens State Park
- Twin Lakes
- Lightwood Log Creek
- Reservoir Number One
Paddle runs
- Confluence Of Brasstown Creek And Little Brasstown Creek Just South Of Brasstown Falls Road (Fs 751) To Confluence Of Mill Branch, Brasstown Creek And Boatwright Creek Near Boatwright Road (Fs 753)
- Confluence Of Cedar Creek To 1/4 Mile Below The Nf Boundary And Fh 110, Cobbs Bridge Road
- Nf Boundary To Glenwood Springs/Lake Sinclair
- 1/4 Mile Below Fs 745 And Cassidy Bridge Hunt Camp To Confluence Of Cedar Creek
- South Of Cedar Creek Rifle Range To Confluence With Chauga River
Track South Fork Broad River # 06 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 South Fork Broad River # 06
Where does the data for South Fork Broad River # 06 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 South Fork Broad River # 06.