Lake Rabun Dam dam
Lake Rabun Dam
Lake Rabun Dam, also known as Huber Lake Dam, is a private-owned structure located in Jefferson, Georgia. Built in 1975 by DAMES & MOORE, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 70 feet and serves primarily as a water supply source. With a storage capacity of 1485 acre-feet and a surface area of 45 acres, the dam plays a crucial role in maintaining water levels for the surrounding area.
Despite being unregulated by the state and with a low hazard potential, Lake Rabun Dam still undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity. The dam features uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, further emphasizing its importance in water management. While it has not been rated in terms of condition assessment, the dam's risk level is considered moderate, highlighting the need for continued monitoring and risk management measures.
Lake Rabun Dam's presence on the K SSITH BRANCH river stream underscores its significance in the regional water supply network. With its history of construction and ongoing maintenance, the dam remains a vital component in the water resource infrastructure of Georgia, serving as a testament to the intersection of engineering, climate resilience, and environmental stewardship in the face of changing climate patterns.
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 Lake Rabun 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 | 8 cfs | → |
| Williamson Swamp Creek At Davisboro | 31 cfs | → |
| Savannah River At Augusta | 3,950 cfs | → |
| Brier Creek Near Waynesboro | 117 cfs | → |
| Augusta Canal Nr Augusta (Upper) | 2,190 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Rabun Dam.
Boat launches
- Fish Hatchery Road 4416-4610, Dearing
- Mcduffie County
- Thomson Highway Lincolnton
- Mccormick County
- Lake Springs Road Columbia County
- Columbia County
Campgrounds
- Lake Leitner Military
- Hamburg State Park
- Big Hart - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Raysville - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Mistletoe State Park
- Winfield - Strom Thurmond Lake
Fishing spots
Track Lake Rabun 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 Lake Rabun Dam
Where does the data for Lake Rabun 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 Lake Rabun Dam.