Laying Project Road Dam dam
Laying Project Road Dam
Laying Project Road Dam, also known as Georgia Lake Dam #9, is a state-owned recreational dam located in Baldwin, Georgia. Built in 1950 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this earth dam stands at 27 feet high and stretches 360 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 121 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, this dam has not been rated for its current condition but undergoes inspections every five years to ensure its safety and integrity.
Situated in the Hardwick Environs near the Savannah District, Laying Project Road Dam offers a surface area of 8 acres and serves as a popular spot for recreational activities. Despite being unlisted for its foundation type, the dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates. Although it is not state-regulated and does not require a permit for operation, the dam serves as an important asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the area, providing opportunities for outdoor enjoyment and leisure.
With a primary purpose of recreation, Laying Project Road Dam continues to play a vital role in the local community, offering a picturesque setting for fishing, boating, and other water-based activities. While it may not have a designated emergency action plan or meet certain guidelines, the dam's low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment ensure that it remains a safe and enjoyable destination for visitors to appreciate Georgia's natural beauty and water resources.
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 Laying Project Road Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Oconee River At Milledgeville | 294 cfs | → |
| Oconee River At Avant Mine | 372 cfs | → |
| Buffalo Creek At Ga 272 | 23 cfs | → |
| Murder Creek Below Eatonton | 38 cfs | → |
| Oconee River Near Oconee | 591 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Eatonton | 38 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Laying Project Road Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Lake Sinclair
- Lake Sinclair Recreation Area
- Oconee Springs County Park
- Lawrence Shoals
- Old Salem
- Central City Park - State Fairgrounds
Fishing spots
- Lake Sinclair
- Miller Creek Lake Recreation Area
- Weaver Branch
- Hamburg Millpond
- Rock Eagle Lake
- Lake Oconee
Track Laying Project Road Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Laying Project Road Dam
Where does the data for Laying Project Road 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 Laying Project Road Dam.