Dearing # 11 Lake Dam dam
Dearing # 11 Lake Dam
Dearing # 11 Lake Dam, located in McDuffie, Georgia, was completed in 1930 and serves as a vital structure for water resource management in the area. This earth dam, with a height of 18 feet and a storage capacity of 269 acre-feet, plays a crucial role in regulating water levels and providing recreational opportunities at McDuffie P.F.A. Lake. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam is regularly inspected and maintained to ensure its safety and functionality.
The dam's primary purpose is listed as "Other," indicating its multifaceted role in water management and conservation efforts. With a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam is deemed to have a moderate level of risk associated with its operation and potential hazards. While the condition assessment is currently marked as "Not Rated," the dam's inspection frequency of 5 years ensures that any issues are promptly identified and addressed. Additionally, the presence of uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates highlights the importance of proper monitoring and maintenance to prevent any potential risks or emergencies.
As part of the state-owned water infrastructure, Dearing # 11 Lake Dam is a key component in the overall water management strategy for the region. Its location in the vicinity of Poplar Head underscores its significance in providing water resources for both recreational and environmental purposes. With its historical significance and ongoing maintenance efforts, this dam continues to play a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience in McDuffie, Georgia.
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 Dearing # 11 Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Spirit Creek At Us 1 | 10 cfs | → |
| Butler Creek Below 7th Avenue | 7 cfs | → |
| Augusta Canal Nr Augusta (Upper) | 2,280 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Washington | 16 cfs | → |
| Savannah River At Augusta | 4,220 cfs | → |
| Stevens Creek Near Modoc | 38 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dearing # 11 Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Fish Hatchery Road 4416-4610, Dearing
- Mcduffie County
- Thomson Highway Lincolnton
- Lake Springs Road Columbia County
- Ridge Road 5943, Columbia County
- Columbia County
Campgrounds
- Lake Leitner Military
- Big Hart - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Raysville - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Mistletoe State Park
- Winfield - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Wildwood County Park
Fishing spots
Track Dearing # 11 Lake Dam 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 Dearing # 11 Lake Dam
Where does the data for Dearing # 11 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 Dearing # 11 Lake Dam.