Taylor Mill Lake Dam dam
Taylor Mill Lake Dam
Taylor Mill Lake Dam, also known as Potterville Dam, is a local government-owned structure located in Taylor County, Georgia. Situated on Horse Creek, this earth dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a serene 67-acre surface area for water enthusiasts to enjoy. The dam stands at a height of 20.4 feet, with a storage capacity of 531 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 335 acre-feet.
Despite its satisfactory condition assessment as of January 2013, Taylor Mill Lake Dam poses a high hazard potential and is categorized as having a moderate risk level. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with inspection conducted biennially to ensure its safety and integrity. The regulatory oversight of the dam falls under the GA-SAFE DAMS PROGRAM, with state jurisdiction, permitting, inspection, and enforcement all in place to maintain compliance with safety standards.
Located within the Savannah District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Taylor Mill Lake Dam is a vital component of the local water resource infrastructure. With its picturesque setting and important role in providing recreational opportunities, this dam serves as a crucial asset for the community while also requiring ongoing monitoring and maintenance to uphold its safety and functionality for years to come.
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 Taylor Mill Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Flint River Near Culloden | 628 cfs | → |
| Flint River At Ga 26 | 1,390 cfs | → |
| Turkey Creek At Byromville | 3 cfs | → |
| Tobesofkee Creek Near Macon | 6 cfs | → |
| Muckalee Creek Near Americus | 53 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River At Macon | 651 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Taylor Mill Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Highway 128 5374-5376, Roberta
- General Courtney Hodges Boulevard 2337-2355, Perry
- Talbot County
- Haven Way 498, Perry
- Macon
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Mccant's Mill Pond
- Dodge County Public Fishing Area
- Houston Lake
- Lake Tobesofkee
- Carver Park Lake
- Flatrock Park Lake
Paddle runs
Track Taylor Mill Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Taylor Mill Lake Dam
Where does the data for Taylor Mill 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 High 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 Taylor Mill Lake Dam.