Ayers - Mckeever Lake Dam dam
Ayers - Mckeever Lake Dam
Ayers - Mckeever Lake Dam, also known as Taylor Lake Dam, is a private-owned structure located in Berrien, Georgia. Built in 1900, this earth dam stands at a height of 7 feet and has a length of 580 feet, with a storage capacity of 210 acre-feet. The primary purpose of this dam is for recreation, providing a surface area of 36 acres for activities such as fishing and boating in a scenic setting.
Despite being unregulated by the state, Ayers - Mckeever Lake Dam is regularly inspected with a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. The dam relies on uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates for water management. The last inspection was conducted in May 2016, with a scheduled inspection frequency of every 5 years. While the condition of the dam is currently not rated, the risk management measures are in place to ensure public safety and mitigate any potential risks associated with the structure.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Ayers - Mckeever Lake Dam presents an interesting case study in private dam ownership and management. Its historical significance, recreational value, and risk assessment offer valuable insights into the maintenance and regulation of smaller-scale dams in the United States. As the dam continues to serve its purpose for recreation, it also underscores the importance of regular inspections and risk management strategies to ensure the safety of both the structure and the surrounding community.
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 Ayers - Mckeever Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Alapaha River Near Alapaha | 67 cfs | → |
| Little R At Tifton Worth Co Line Rd | 12 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Adel | 392 cfs | → |
| Withlacoochee River At Mcmillan Rd | 219 cfs | → |
| Okapilco Creek At Ga 33 | 14 cfs | → |
| Withlacoochee River At Us 84 | 621 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ayers - Mckeever Lake Dam.
Fishing spots
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About Ayers - Mckeever Lake Dam
Where does the data for Ayers - Mckeever 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.
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