Highland Avenue Wtp Pond Dam #2 West dam
Highland Avenue Wtp Pond Dam #2 West
Highland Avenue Wtp Pond Dam #2 West, located in Richmond, Georgia, is a buttress dam with a height of 30 feet and a hydraulic height of 23 feet. This dam, with a storage capacity of 135 acre-feet and a surface area of 10.8 acres, is owned by a Public Utility and regulated by the GA-SAFE DAMS PROGRAM in Georgia. The dam, built for an unspecified primary purpose, has a fair condition assessment as of April 2014 and is inspected every 2 years.
The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with an outlet gate in place for water management. The risk assessment for this dam is moderate (3), indicating potential risks that need to be managed. The hazard potential is currently undetermined, but the dam's condition is considered fair. The last inspection was conducted in April 2014, and the dam meets state regulations for permitting, inspection, and enforcement. With a storage capacity of 135 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area.
Overall, Highland Avenue Wtp Pond Dam #2 West is a key water resource infrastructure in Richmond, Georgia, with a focus on public utility services. The dam's construction details, including its buttress design and uncontrolled spillway type, highlight its importance for water storage and management. Despite being in fair condition, the dam requires regular inspections and risk management measures to ensure safety and efficiency in water resource and climate management for the local area.
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 Highland Avenue Wtp Pond Dam #2 West -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Butler Creek Below 7th Avenue | 8 cfs | → |
| Augusta Canal Nr Augusta (Upper) | 2,240 cfs | → |
| Savannah River At Augusta | 3,780 cfs | → |
| Spirit Creek At Us 1 | 9 cfs | → |
| Stevens Creek Near Modoc | 18 cfs | → |
| Brier Creek Near Waynesboro | 92 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Highland Avenue Wtp Pond Dam #2 West.
Boat launches
- Mccormick County
- Burnettown
- Columbia County
- Lake Springs Road Columbia County
- Saint John's Road, Clarks Hill
- Ridge Road 5943, Columbia County
Campgrounds
- Lake Leitner Military
- Lick Fork Lake Recreation Area
- Lick Fork Lake
- Petersburg - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Wildwood County Park
- Ridge Road - Strom Thurmond Lake
Fishing spots
Track Highland Avenue Wtp Pond Dam #2 West in the Snoflo app
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About Highland Avenue Wtp Pond Dam #2 West
Where does the data for Highland Avenue Wtp Pond Dam #2 West 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 Undetermined 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 Highland Avenue Wtp Pond Dam #2 West.