J.T. Haynes Reservoir Dam dam
J.T. Haynes Reservoir Dam
J.T. Haynes Reservoir Dam, located in Coweta, Georgia, is a private-owned structure regulated by the state's SAFE DAMS PROGRAM. This earth dam, with a height of 92 feet, serves primarily for recreational purposes, providing a storage capacity of 3134 acre-feet of water. While it has an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, its hazard potential is classified as high, although its condition assessment was deemed satisfactory during the last inspection in January 2017.
Despite its moderate risk assessment, the dam's risk management measures and emergency action plan status are currently unspecified. The dam's construction year, dam volume, and other structural details are not provided in the data. However, its location and ownership type make it an intriguing site for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in exploring the intersection of private ownership, state regulation, and recreational water management in Georgia. The presence of a high hazard potential and the need for ongoing inspections and risk assessment make the J.T. Haynes Reservoir Dam an important case study in dam safety and management.
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 J.T. Haynes Reservoir Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chattahoochee River Near Whitesburg | 1,120 cfs | → |
| New River At Ga 100 | 28 cfs | → |
| Snake Creek Near Whitesburg | 10 cfs | → |
| Line Creek Near Senoia | 14 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River At Us 27 | 1,020 cfs | → |
| Yellowjacket Cr At Hammett Rd Blw Hogansville | 17 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near J.T. Haynes Reservoir Dam.
Boat launches
- Us 27 Alternate;16 Whitesburg
- Chattahoochee Bend State Park Riverwalk Trail Coweta County
- Pine Crest Drive 127, Peachtree City
- 1124 Peachtree City
- Peachtree Parkway 488, Shake Rag
- Hutcheson Ferry Road Carroll County
Campgrounds
- Mcintosh Reserve Park
- Chattahoochee Bend State Park
- Cochran Mill County Park
- Brush Creek County Park
- John Tanner State Park
- Pyne Road Park
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About J.T. Haynes Reservoir Dam
Where does the data for J.T. Haynes Reservoir 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 High 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.
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