Hagedons Lake Dam dam
Hagedons Lake Dam
Hagedons Lake Dam, located in West Point Lake, Georgia, was completed in 1935 and serves primarily for recreational purposes. This private earth dam stands at a height of 19.7 feet and has a maximum storage capacity of 344 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam has not been evaluated for its condition and has not been assigned an Emergency Action Plan (EAP).
Although not regulated by the state, Hagedons Lake Dam is subject to periodic inspections, with the last one conducted in November 2014. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, and it is part of the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. The surrounding area boasts a surface area of 31.7 acres and a drainage area of 2215 square miles, making it a significant water resource in the region.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Hagedons Lake Dam offers a glimpse into the intersection of human infrastructure and natural ecosystems. Its historical significance, recreational value, and engineering characteristics make it an interesting case study for those interested in the management and sustainability of water resources in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Hagedons Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Yellowjacket Cr At Hammett Rd Blw Hogansville | 23 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River At Us 27 | 1,460 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River At West Point | 836 cfs | → |
| New River At Ga 100 | 36 cfs | → |
| Hillabahatchee Creek At Thaxton Rd | 7 cfs | → |
| Tallapoosa River At Wadley Al | 742 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hagedons Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Pyne Road Park Mega Ramp
- Abbottsford Road Troup County
- Mooty Bridge Road Lagrange
- Troup County
- County Road 390 Chambers County
- Westpoint Road West Point
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Callaway Gardens Lake
- Crooked Creek
- Harris Reservoir
- Bartlett's Ferry (Lake Harding)
- R L Harris Reservoir
- Lake Harding
More reservoirs
Track Hagedons Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Hagedons Lake Dam
Where does the data for Hagedons 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 Hagedons Lake Dam.