City Of Washington Little Beaverdam Creek Reservior Dam dam
City Of Washington Little Beaverdam Creek Reservior Dam
The City of Washington Little Beaverdam Creek Reservoir Dam in Wilkes, Georgia, is a crucial structure for water supply in the region. This earth dam, with a height of 13 feet and a length of 435 feet, is designed to hold a maximum storage capacity of 279 acre-feet. The reservoir covers an area of 16 acres and is primarily used for water supply purposes.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has been inspected regularly, with the last assessment conducted in October 2016. The dam is under state jurisdiction and is not regulated by a federal agency. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, indicating a need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its structural integrity and the safety of the surrounding community. With the dam located on Little Beaverdam Creek, enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find this structure an essential component of the region's water management infrastructure.
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 City Of Washington Little Beaverdam Creek Reservior Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Kettle Creek Near Washington | 3 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Washington | 16 cfs | → |
| Broad River Near Bell | 611 cfs | → |
| South Fork Broad River At Carlton | 87 cfs | → |
| Broad River Above Carlton | 457 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Mt. Carmel | 59 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near City Of Washington Little Beaverdam Creek Reservior Dam.
Boat launches
- Mcduffie County
- Gills Point Road Lincoln County
- Thomson Highway Lincolnton
- Savannah Scenic Way South Lincoln County
- State Road S-33-366, Mccormick
- Soap Creek Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Equestrian Camping
- Pioneer Camping Area
- Rv/Tent Camping
- A.H. Stephens State Park
- Big Hart - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Broad River - Strom Thurmond Lake
Fishing spots
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About City Of Washington Little Beaverdam Creek Reservior Dam
Where does the data for City Of Washington Little Beaverdam Creek Reservior 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.
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