County Road 80 Lake Dam dam
County Road 80 Lake Dam
County Road 80 Lake Dam, located in Preston, Georgia, is a local government-owned structure built in 1987 for recreational purposes. The dam, standing at a height of 21.9 feet, impounds Mud Creek to create a picturesque lake with a storage capacity of 527 acre-feet. With a surface area of 32 acres, the dam serves as a popular spot for outdoor activities and leisure.
Despite being classified with a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, County Road 80 Lake Dam has not been rated for its condition. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, and undergoes inspections every five years, with the last inspection conducted in September 2018. Its surroundings remain unlisted or unknown, presenting an opportunity for further exploration and assessment by water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the ecological impact of such structures on the local environment.
As part of the Mobile District under the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, County Road 80 Lake Dam offers a unique opportunity for research and study, particularly in understanding the dam's role in water resource management and climate adaptation. With its recreational purpose and scenic setting, the dam presents a valuable case study for investigating the intersection of human development, water conservation, and environmental sustainability in the context of Georgia's rural landscape.
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 County Road 80 Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Kinchafoonee Creek At Preston | 287 cfs | → |
| Hannahatchee Creek At Union | 84 cfs | → |
| Muckalee Creek Near Americus | 393 cfs | → |
| Upatoi Creek Near Columbus | 651 cfs | → |
| Uchee Creek Near Fort Mitchell | 249 cfs | → |
| Kinchafoonee Creek Near Dawson | 894 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near County Road 80 Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- River Bend Park Road Chattahoochee County
- Rood Creek Landing Road Stewart County
- Chubcreek Road Russell County
Campgrounds
- Riverbend County Park
- Bluff Creek
- Florence Marina State Park
- Uchee Creek Military
- Andersonville City Campground
- Lakepoint State Park
Fishing spots
Track County Road 80 Lake 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 County Road 80 Lake Dam
Where does the data for County Road 80 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.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of County Road 80 Lake Dam.