Swygert Lake Dam dam
Swygert Lake Dam
Swygert Lake Dam, located in Haralson, Georgia, was completed in 1950 and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and as a small fish pond. This private earth dam stands at a height of 19.7 feet with a hydraulic height of 15.6 feet, and has a storage capacity of 210.3 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is categorized as 'other', indicating its versatility in serving various needs.
Despite being unlisted as a state-regulated structure, Swygert Lake Dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment level. The dam features uncontrolled spillways and outlets gates, with a drainage area of 590 acres. With a condition assessment listed as 'not rated', the dam stands as a testament to sustainable water resource management in the region. The surrounding county of Meriwether, Georgia, benefits from the surface area of 16.5 acres and a normal storage capacity of 70.1 acre-feet provided by the dam.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Swygert Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study of a privately owned structure that plays a crucial role in local water management. With its historical significance dating back to the mid-20th century, the dam stands as a key feature in the landscape, offering insights into the importance of sustainable infrastructure for maintaining water security in the region. As climate change continues to impact water resources, understanding the design and maintenance of dams like Swygert Lake Dam is essential for ensuring the resilience of communities and ecosystems in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
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 Swygert Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Flint River Near Griffin | 66 cfs | → |
| Line Creek Near Senoia | 14 cfs | → |
| Shoal Creek At Shoal Creek Rd | 8 cfs | → |
| Flint River Near Lovejoy | 29 cfs | → |
| Yellowjacket Cr At Hammett Rd Blw Hogansville | 17 cfs | → |
| New River At Ga 100 | 28 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Swygert Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- East Bagwell Road Pike County
- West Mcintosh Road Spalding County
- Burch Lake Road Fayette County
- Pine Crest Drive 127, Peachtree City
- 1124 Peachtree City
- Peachtree Parkway 488, Shake Rag
Campgrounds
- Old Sawmill Campsite
- Bumblebee Ridge Campsite
- Sassafras Hill Campsite
- Cochran Mill County Park
- Mcintosh Reserve Park
- Chattahoochee Bend State Park
Fishing spots
- Padgett Lake
- Griffin City Reservoir
- Jester Creek
- Clayton County International Park
- Callaway Gardens Lake
- High Falls Lake
Track Swygert Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Swygert Lake Dam
Where does the data for Swygert 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 Swygert Lake Dam.