Washington Country Club Lake Dam dam
Washington Country Club Lake Dam
Washington Country Club Lake Dam, located in Wilkes County, Georgia, is a private earth dam with a primary purpose of recreation. Built in 1947, the dam stands at a height of 25 feet and has a length of 420 feet, creating a storage capacity of 204 acre-feet. The dam, with a surface area of 20 acres and drainage area of 325 acres, serves as a popular spot for water enthusiasts in the Zion Church area.
Despite being unregulated by the state, the dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, indicating a need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance. The last inspection in September 2016 found the dam's condition to be unrated, emphasizing the importance of regular assessments to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure. With uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, the dam poses a manageable risk for the surrounding community and water resources.
As a focal point for recreation and water activities, the Washington Country Club Lake Dam provides both enjoyment and a reminder of the importance of responsible dam management in mitigating potential risks and ensuring long-term sustainability for water resources and climate enthusiasts alike.
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 Washington Country Club Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little River Near Washington | 18 cfs | → |
| Kettle Creek Near Washington | 3 cfs | → |
| Broad River Near Bell | 689 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Mt. Carmel | 68 cfs | → |
| South Fork Broad River At Carlton | 87 cfs | → |
| Stevens Creek Near Modoc | 43 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Washington Country Club Lake Dam.
⚓ Boat launches
- Mcduffie County
- Thomson Highway Lincolnton
- Soap Creek Boat Ramp
- Gills Point Road Lincoln County
- Savannah Scenic Way South Lincoln County
- Ga 220 Lincoln County
⛺ Campgrounds
- Big Hart - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Raysville - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Equestrian Camping
- Pioneer Camping Area
- Clay Hill - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Rv/Tent Camping
🎣 Fishing spots
- Ah Stephens State Park
- Cliatt Creek
- Cherokee Creek
- J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir
- Richard B Russell Lake
- Hamburg Millpond
Track Washington Country Club Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Washington Country Club Lake Dam
Where does the data for Washington Country Club 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 Washington Country Club Lake Dam.