Winder Water Reservoir # 2 dam
Winder Water Reservoir # 2
Winder Water Reservoir #2, also known as Laurel Lane Reservoir, is a vital water supply infrastructure located in Elbert, Georgia. This earth dam structure, completed in 1988, stands at a height of 47 feet and has a storage capacity of 295 acre-feet. With a primary purpose of water supply, this reservoir plays a crucial role in meeting the water needs of the local community.
Managed by the local government, Winder Water Reservoir #2 has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. Despite not being state regulated, the reservoir undergoes regular inspections and has been deemed to be in satisfactory condition. The dam features uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, ensuring water flow management during peak periods.
Although not under the jurisdiction of the state regulatory agency, Winder Water Reservoir #2 continues to serve as a reliable water source for the region. With its strategic location and adequate storage capacity, this reservoir remains an essential component of the water resource infrastructure in Elbert, Georgia.
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 Winder Water Reservoir # 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Broad River Near Bell | 418 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Mt. Carmel | 41 cfs | → |
| Beaverdam Creek Ab Elberton Ga | 25 cfs | → |
| Broad River Above Carlton | 333 cfs | → |
| South Fork Broad River At Carlton | 87 cfs | → |
| Rocky River Nr Starr | 33 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Winder Water Reservoir # 2.
Boat launches
- Pearl Mill Road 1437, Elberton
- County Road 381, Elberton
- Middleton Church Road 1276, Elberton
- Middleton Church Road Middleton
- Russell Pointe Drive 3845, Elberton
- Millwood Ramp, Calhoun Falls
Campgrounds
- Broad River - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Calhoun Falls State Rec Area
- Bobby Brown State Park
- Richard B. Russell State Park
- Mount Carmel - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Hesters Ferry - Strom Thurmond Lake
Fishing spots
- Richard B Russell Lake
- Parsons Mountain Lake
- Lightwood Log Creek
- Cherokee Creek
- Cliatt Creek
- Ah Stephens State Park
Track Winder Water Reservoir # 2 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 Winder Water Reservoir # 2
Where does the data for Winder Water Reservoir # 2 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 Winder Water Reservoir # 2.