Baughs Crossroad Lake Dam dam
Baughs Crossroad Lake Dam
Baughs Crossroad Lake Dam, also known as the Gary Hill Land and Timber Co. Lake Dam, is a private earth dam located in Troup, Georgia. Designed by Frank Rogers, this dam stands at a height of 35 feet with a hydraulic height of 34 feet. It has a storage capacity of 1035 acre-feet and a surface area of 48 acres. The dam is classified as having a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment level.
Despite being privately owned, the Baughs Crossroad Lake Dam is regularly inspected by state authorities, with the last inspection taking place in March 2016. It is noted for having uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates. The dam does not fall under federal regulation but is under state jurisdiction. Although the dam is not currently rated for its condition, it meets safety guidelines and has not experienced any significant modifications or incidents in recent years.
Located within the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Baughs Crossroad Lake Dam serves as a vital structure for water resource management in the area. It provides flood control and water storage functions for the surrounding community. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find this dam an interesting case study in private dam ownership and management in a state-regulated environment.
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 Baughs Crossroad Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chattahoochee River At West Point | 1,030 cfs | → |
| Yellowjacket Cr At Hammett Rd Blw Hogansville | 19 cfs | → |
| New River At Ga 100 | 30 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River At Us 27 | 1,140 cfs | → |
| Hillabahatchee Creek At Thaxton Rd | 6 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River At Us 280 | 1,990 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Baughs Crossroad Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Dam Road Troup County
- Westpoint Road West Point
- West 7th Street 199, West Point
- County Road 390 Chambers County
- Pyne Road Park Mega Ramp
- Abbottsford Road Troup County
Campgrounds
Track Baughs Crossroad Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Baughs Crossroad Lake Dam
Where does the data for Baughs Crossroad 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 Baughs Crossroad Lake Dam.