Aug. Canal Left Embkmnt + Structures (Above Bulkhead Structure) dam
Aug. Canal Left Embkmnt + Structures (Above Bulkhead Structure)
Located in Augusta, Georgia, the Aug. Canal Left Embkmnt + Structures (Above Bulkhead Structure) is a crucial water resource infrastructure owned by the local government. Built in 1847, this earth-type dam stands at 26 feet high and spans 25,837 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 1,100 acre-feet. The primary purpose of this dam is for water supply, serving both hydroelectric and water supply needs in the area.
Managed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), this significant structure has a hazard potential deemed as "Significant" with a high risk assessment rating. The dam, situated on the Augusta Canal, plays a vital role in the water management system of the region, serving as a key component for water storage and supply. Although lacking in detailed condition assessment information, the dam undergoes regular inspections with a frequency of one per year to ensure its structural integrity and safety.
The Aug. Canal Left Embkmnt + Structures (Above Bulkhead Structure) is an essential piece of infrastructure in Columbia County, Georgia, contributing to the sustainable management of water resources in the area. With its historical significance dating back to the 19th century and its modern-day functionality for water supply purposes, this dam stands as a testament to the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience 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 Aug. Canal Left Embkmnt + Structures (Above Bulkhead Structure) -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Augusta Canal Nr Augusta (Upper) | 2,190 cfs | → |
| Butler Creek Below 7th Avenue | 22 cfs | → |
| Savannah River At Augusta | 5,210 cfs | → |
| Spirit Creek At Us 1 | 17 cfs | → |
| Stevens Creek Near Modoc | 237 cfs | → |
| Mctier Creek (Rd 209) Near Monetta | 12 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Aug. Canal Left Embkmnt + Structures (Above Bulkhead Structure) .
Boat launches
- Mccormick County
- Burnettown
- Columbia County
- Saint John's Road, Clarks Hill
- Lake Springs Road Columbia County
- Ridge Road 5943, Columbia County
Campgrounds
- Lick Fork Lake Recreation Area
- Lick Fork Lake
- Petersburg - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Wildwood County Park
- Ridge Road - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Modoc - Strom Thurmond Lake
Fishing spots
Track Aug. Canal Left Embkmnt + Structures (Above Bulkhead Structure) in the Snoflo app
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About Aug. Canal Left Embkmnt + Structures (Above Bulkhead Structure)
Where does the data for Aug. Canal Left Embkmnt + Structures (Above Bulkhead Structure) 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 Significant 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 Aug. Canal Left Embkmnt + Structures (Above Bulkhead Structure) .