Wellbrooks Farm Subdivision Lake Dam dam
Wellbrooks Farm Subdivision Lake Dam
Wellbrooks Farm Subdivision Lake Dam, located in Oconee, Georgia, is a privately owned Earth dam with a height of 31 feet and a length of 135 feet. This dam, completed in an unspecified year, has a storage capacity of 29 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 19 acre-feet. It serves a primary purpose that is not specified and has a low hazard potential, with a moderate risk assessment rating of 3.
Although the dam is not regulated by the state, it is subject to inspections every 5 years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with no locks and a drainage area of 0 acres. Despite being ungraded in terms of condition assessment, the dam's risk management measures are not specified, making it essential for stakeholders to implement proper maintenance and emergency preparedness plans to mitigate potential risks associated with the dam.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts in the area can appreciate the significance of Wellbrooks Farm Subdivision Lake Dam as a critical infrastructure supporting the local water supply and ecosystem. With its unique design features and moderate risk profile, this dam serves as a reminder of the importance of proper dam management and maintenance practices to ensure the safety and sustainability of water resources in the region.
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 Wellbrooks Farm Subdivision Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Oconee River Near Athens | 107 cfs | → |
| North Oconee River At College St | 60 cfs | → |
| Apalachee River Near Bostwick | 53 cfs | → |
| Middle Oconee River Near Arcade | 118 cfs | → |
| Oconee River Near Penfield | 257 cfs | → |
| Alcovy River At New Hope Road | 15 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wellbrooks Farm Subdivision Lake Dam.
Campgrounds
- Oconee River Campground
- Oconee River
- Fort Yargo State Park
- Camp Rutledge
- Hard Labor Creek State Park
- Pioneer 1
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Nf Boundary To Glenwood Springs/Lake Sinclair
- Lloyd Shoals Dam On Lake Jackson To Georgia State Highway 16
- Georgia State Highway 16 To East Juliette Dam
- 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)
Track Wellbrooks Farm Subdivision Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Wellbrooks Farm Subdivision Lake Dam
Where does the data for Wellbrooks Farm Subdivision 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 Wellbrooks Farm Subdivision Lake Dam.