Hobs Mine Tailings dam
Hobs Mine Tailings
Hobs Mine Tailings, located in Warren, Georgia, is a privately owned Earth dam with a height of 33 feet and a storage capacity of 270 acre-feet. The dam, constructed with a buttress core type, serves the primary purpose of storing water in the area. Although the dam is not state regulated, it is subject to regular inspections, with the last one conducted in June 2009. The hazard potential of the dam is classified as low, with a moderate risk assessment rating of 3.
Despite not being state regulated, Hobs Mine Tailings is equipped with uncontrolled spillways and outlets gates to manage potential overflow. The dam has not undergone any modifications since its completion, and its condition is currently unrated. While an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) has not been prepared for the dam, the risk management measures associated with it are moderate. The dam poses a moderate risk level, emphasizing the importance of continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure its safety and stability for both water resource and climate enthusiasts in the surrounding area.
In conclusion, Hobs Mine Tailings serves as a significant water resource in Warren, Georgia, with a focus on water storage and management. The dam's low hazard potential, coupled with moderate risk assessment, highlights the need for ongoing inspections and potential improvements to mitigate any potential risks. As a privately owned structure, it is essential for the owners to prioritize safety measures and consider the development of an Emergency Action Plan to address any unforeseen emergencies. Overall, Hobs Mine Tailings plays a crucial role in the local water infrastructure, requiring careful attention and management to ensure its continued functionality and safety.
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 Hobs Mine Tailings -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Spirit Creek At Us 1 | 9 cfs | → |
| Butler Creek Below 7th Avenue | 8 cfs | → |
| Williamson Swamp Creek At Davisboro | 31 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Washington | 10 cfs | → |
| Augusta Canal Nr Augusta (Upper) | 2,140 cfs | → |
| Savannah River At Augusta | 4,130 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hobs Mine Tailings.
Boat launches
- Fish Hatchery Road 4416-4610, Dearing
- Mcduffie County
- Thomson Highway Lincolnton
- Lake Springs Road Columbia County
- Ridge Road 5943, Columbia County
- Mccormick County
Campgrounds
- Lake Leitner Military
- Big Hart - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Hamburg State Park
- Raysville - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Mistletoe State Park
- Winfield - Strom Thurmond Lake
Fishing spots
Track Hobs Mine Tailings in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Hobs Mine Tailings
Where does the data for Hobs Mine Tailings 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 Hobs Mine Tailings.