Mayfield Dam dam
Mayfield Dam
Mayfield Dam, located in Ellijay, Georgia, is a private-owned Earth dam built in 1978 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service for the primary purpose of creating a Fish and Wildlife Pond. With a height of 40 feet and a length of 210 feet, the dam provides a storage capacity of 37 acre-feet and has a low hazard potential. It is situated on Tr- Boardtown Creek within the Nashville District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
The dam's spillway is uncontrolled with a width of 40 feet, and it has a maximum discharge capacity of 820 cubic feet per second. While the dam's condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Available," the risk assessment is moderate (3), indicating a level of risk that requires attention. Despite being a private-owned structure, the USDA NRCS was responsible for the construction and design of Mayfield Dam, highlighting the collaboration between public and private entities in managing water resources for both wildlife preservation and recreational purposes in the region.
Overall, Mayfield Dam serves as a crucial component in the conservation efforts for fish and wildlife habitats in the area, while also offering recreational opportunities for visitors. The dam's importance lies not only in its structural function but also in its contribution to the overall environmental health of Tr- Boardtown Creek and the surrounding Gilmer County. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the maintenance and management of dams like Mayfield Dam will be essential in ensuring the sustainability and resilience of ecosystems in the face of changing conditions.
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 Mayfield Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cartecay River Near Ellijay | 140 cfs | → |
| Coosawattee River Near Ellijay | 247 cfs | → |
| Toccoa River Near Dial | 247 cfs | → |
| Ocoee River At Copperhill | 245 cfs | → |
| Fausett Creek Near Talking Rock | 4 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek Near Crandall | 4 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mayfield Dam.
Boat launches
- Mallard Point Road 109, Fannin County
- Lake Conasauga Murray County
- Toccoa Avenue 104, Mccaysville
- Gilmer County
Campgrounds
- Jacks River Fields
- Jacks River Fields Campground
- Mulberry Gap Mountain Bike Getaway
- Toccoa River Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area
- Morganton Point Campground
- Morganton Point
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Source In Cohutta Wilderness To Nf Boundary North Of Murray's Lake
- Southern Boundary Cohutta Wilderness Near Peter Cove To Northern Boundary Cohutta Wilderness Near Alaculsy
- Northern Boundary Cohutta Wilderness To Confluence With Conasauga River
- Nf Boundary To Taylor's Creek In Cherokee Nf (Tn)
- Taylors Creek (Rm 74.5) To Nf Boundary (Rm 70.0)
- Apalachia Powerhouse (Rm 53.5) To Us411 Bridge (Rm 43.0)
Track Mayfield Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Mayfield Dam
Where does the data for Mayfield 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 Mayfield Dam.