Bretts Haven Lake Dam dam
Bretts Haven Lake Dam
Bretts Haven Lake Dam, located in the Sun Hill Community of Washington, Georgia, was completed in 1961 for the primary purpose of recreation. This private earth dam, with a height of 13 feet and a length of 585 feet, provides a storage capacity of 99 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 13 acres. The dam is classified as low hazard potential and has a moderate risk assessment rating.
Despite being privately owned and not regulated by the state, Bretts Haven Lake Dam is an important recreational water resource in the area. With its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the dam serves as a popular spot for fishing, boating, and other water activities. The surrounding area boasts a beautiful landscape and provides a serene setting for outdoor enthusiasts and climate enthusiasts alike to enjoy.
While the dam's condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated," its moderate risk assessment rating suggests that ongoing monitoring and maintenance efforts are crucial to ensure the safety and longevity of the structure. As a key feature in the local water resource landscape, Bretts Haven Lake Dam continues to be a focal point for residents and visitors seeking to connect with nature and enjoy the benefits of this man-made water feature.
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 Bretts Haven Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Williamson Swamp Creek At Davisboro | 30 cfs | → |
| Buffalo Creek At Ga 272 | 21 cfs | → |
| Oconee River Near Oconee | 566 cfs | → |
| Oconee River At Avant Mine | 353 cfs | → |
| Oconee River At Milledgeville | 300 cfs | → |
| Oconee River At Dublin | 635 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bretts Haven Lake Dam.
Track Bretts Haven 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 Bretts Haven Lake Dam
Where does the data for Bretts Haven 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 Bretts Haven Lake Dam.