Bostwick Dam dam
Bostwick Dam
Bostwick Dam, also known as Bostwick Lake, is a privately owned structure located in Morgan, Georgia, near the city of Milledgeville. Built in 1963 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this earth dam stands at a height of 20 feet and spans 425 feet in length. It serves primarily as a fish and wildlife pond, with a storage capacity of 80 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.47 square miles.
The dam's spillway, which is uncontrolled, has a width of 75 feet and can handle a maximum discharge of 280 cubic feet per second. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is categorized with a moderate risk level according to the risk assessment, indicating a need for ongoing monitoring and management. The condition assessment for Bostwick Dam is not currently available, and there is no information on emergency action plans or inundation maps prepared for the site.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Bostwick Dam an intriguing structure to explore, as it not only provides habitat for fish and wildlife but also plays a role in fire protection and water storage. The dam's location on Bucks Creek adds to its significance in the local ecosystem and serves as a reminder of the importance of responsible dam management and maintenance. With its historical construction and ongoing risk assessment, Bostwick Dam presents opportunities for further research and appreciation of water resource infrastructure in Georgia.
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 Bostwick Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Apalachee River Near Bostwick | 57 cfs | → |
| Oconee River Near Penfield | 268 cfs | → |
| Middle Oconee River Near Athens | 118 cfs | → |
| North Oconee River At College St | 65 cfs | → |
| Alcovy River Above Covington | 33 cfs | → |
| Middle Oconee River Near Arcade | 131 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bostwick Dam.
Campgrounds
- Camp Rutledge
- Hard Labor Creek State Park
- Oconee River
- Oconee River Campground
- Fort Yargo State Park
- Parks Ferry
Fishing spots
Track Bostwick 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 Bostwick Dam
Where does the data for Bostwick 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 Bostwick Dam.