Weyrehasuer Lake Dam dam
Weyrehasuer Lake Dam
Weyrehasuer Lake Dam in Baldwin, Georgia, stands as a private earth dam primarily used for recreational purposes. With a height of 26 feet and a storage capacity of 164 acre-feet, this dam serves as a key feature in the area's water resource management. While the hazard potential is assessed as low, the risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance.
Despite not being regulated by the state, Weyrehasuer Lake Dam undergoes regular inspections every five years, with the last one conducted in December 2016. The dam's condition is currently not rated, signaling the importance of a comprehensive assessment to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Furthermore, with uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, the dam presents unique challenges that require proactive risk management measures to mitigate potential hazards.
Located within the Savannah District, Weyrehasuer Lake Dam offers a tranquil recreational setting for visitors while also playing a crucial role in water storage and management. As climate change continues to impact water resources, it is essential to prioritize the safety and maintenance of such structures to safeguard both the environment and the surrounding communities. By staying vigilant and implementing proactive measures, Weyrehasuer Lake Dam can continue to fulfill its dual role of providing recreation and supporting water resource sustainability.
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 Weyrehasuer Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Oconee River At Milledgeville | 300 cfs | → |
| Murder Creek Below Eatonton | 37 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Eatonton | 38 cfs | → |
| Oconee River At Avant Mine | 353 cfs | → |
| Falling Creek Near Juliette | 9 cfs | → |
| Buffalo Creek At Ga 272 | 21 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Weyrehasuer Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Lakeshore Drive 3180, Macon
- Popes Ferry Landing
- Lake Juliette Day Use Area And Boat Ramp
- Riverbend Trail Macon
- Round Oak-Juliette Road Monroe County
- Wise Creek Tail Jasper County
Campgrounds
- Lake Sinclair
- Lake Sinclair Recreation Area
- Oconee Springs County Park
- Lawrence Shoals
- Old Salem
- Dames Ferry County Park
Fishing spots
Track Weyrehasuer Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Weyrehasuer Lake Dam
Where does the data for Weyrehasuer 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 Weyrehasuer Lake Dam.