The Kellys Lake Dam dam
The Kellys Lake Dam
The Kellys Lake Dam, located in Hart, Georgia, is a private-owned Earth dam primarily used for recreation purposes. Standing at a height of 24 feet and spanning a length of 420 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 126 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 10 acres. Despite being unlisted in terms of foundations, the dam is inspected every five years and has been deemed to have a low hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment rating of 3.
Constructed by the Soil Conservation Service (SCS), the Kellys Lake Dam is overseen by the state jurisdiction of Georgia and is not regulated by the state. With uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, the dam's emergency action plan is not rated, and there have been no recent risk management measures put in place. The dam's condition assessment is marked as 'Not Rated', indicating a potential need for further evaluation to ensure its safety and integrity for both recreational use and water resource management in the area.
Despite its modest hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, The Kellys Lake Dam remains a vital part of the local recreation scene in Hart, Georgia. Climate enthusiasts and water resource stakeholders may find interest in the dam's design and operational details, as well as the potential implications for the surrounding environment and community in the event of any unforeseen emergencies or incidents.
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 The Kellys Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Beaverdam Creek Ab Elberton Ga | 26 cfs | → |
| Broad River Above Carlton | 365 cfs | → |
| South Fork Broad River At Carlton | 87 cfs | → |
| Rocky River Nr Starr | 36 cfs | → |
| Broad River Near Bell | 432 cfs | → |
| North Oconee River At College St | 73 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near The Kellys Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Boat Ramp Hart County
- Glenn Ferry Road Anderson County
- Tugaloo State Park Road Franklin County
- Old Us Hwy 29 Anderson County
- Tugaloo Point Franklin County
Campgrounds
- Victoria Bryant State Park
- River's Edge Campground
- Hart State Park
- Watsadlers
- Miltown
- Lake Hartwell State Park
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Confluence Of Cedar Creek To 1/4 Mile Below The Nf Boundary And Fh 110, Cobbs Bridge Road
- 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)
- South Of Cedar Creek Rifle Range To Confluence With Chauga River
- 1/4 Mile Below Fs 745 And Cassidy Bridge Hunt Camp To Confluence Of Cedar Creek
- Crpssing Of Land Bridge Road, Sc 196 To 1/4 Mile Below Fs 745 And Cassidy Bridge Hunt Camp
- Headwaters Just East Of Hwy 107 To Crossing Of Norton Field Road (Fs 715a)
Track The Kellys Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About The Kellys Lake Dam
Where does the data for The Kellys 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 The Kellys Lake Dam.