Lovanna Farms Lake Dam (West) dam
Lovanna Farms Lake Dam (West)
Lovanna Farms Lake Dam (West) is a privately owned structure located in Habersham, Georgia, along Porter's Mill Branch. Built in 1982 by the Soil Conservation Service (SCS), this earth dam stands at a height of 44 feet and serves multiple purposes, including fire protection and creating a small fish pond. With a storage capacity of 150 acre-feet and a surface area of 8 acres, this dam plays a vital role in water resource management in the area.
Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, Lovanna Farms Lake Dam (West) has not been rated for its condition. However, it undergoes regular inspections, with the last one taking place in August 2017. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, contributing to its functionality in maintaining water levels and preventing flooding in the surrounding area. With a drainage area of 370 acres, this dam plays a crucial role in regulating water flow and protecting the ecosystem.
While not under federal regulation or permitting, Lovanna Farms Lake Dam (West) is inspected every five years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. As a significant part of the local water management infrastructure, this dam provides essential services for fire protection, stock watering, and recreational purposes. Its strategic location and design make it a key element in the sustainable utilization of water resources in the region, highlighting the importance of proper maintenance and monitoring for long-term resilience against climate change impacts.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Lovanna Farms Lake Dam (West) -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tallulah River Ab Powerhouse | 39 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River Near Leaf | 143 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River Near Cornelia | 262 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River At Helen | 57 cfs | → |
| Chattooga River Near Clayton | 203 cfs | → |
| Tallulah River Near Clayton | 62 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lovanna Farms Lake Dam (West).
Boat launches
- Lake Rabun Road Rabun County
- Mountain Shadows Drive White County
- Stephens County
- Mullins Ford Landing Road 205, Westminster
- Hall County
- Choestoea Road Oconee County
Campgrounds
- Seed Campground
- Pear Tree Hill Group Camp
- Rabun Beach
- Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area
- Tallulah Gorge State Park
- Lake Yonah County Park
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Confluence Of Brasstown Creek And Little Brasstown Creek Just South Of Brasstown Falls Road (Fs 751) To Confluence Of Mill Branch, Brasstown Creek And Boatwright Creek Near Boatwright Road (Fs 753)
- Martin Branch Bridge To Robertsontown Bridge On Ga Highway 356
- Old Turnpike Crossing To Martin Branch Bridge
- Mark Trail Wilderness Boundry To Old Turnpike Crossing Near Vandiver Branch
- Crpssing Of Land Bridge Road, Sc 196 To 1/4 Mile Below Fs 745 And Cassidy Bridge Hunt Camp
- 1/4 Mile Below Fs 745 And Cassidy Bridge Hunt Camp To Confluence Of Cedar Creek
Track Lovanna Farms Lake Dam (West) in the Snoflo app
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About Lovanna Farms Lake Dam (West)
Where does the data for Lovanna Farms Lake Dam (West) 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 Lovanna Farms Lake Dam (West).