Mcgee Lake Dam dam
Mcgee Lake Dam
Mcgee Lake Dam, located in Warren, Georgia, is a private-owned Earth dam with a height of 30 feet and a storage capacity of 133 acre-feet. The dam, built for an unspecified primary purpose, has a low hazard potential and is currently in a not rated condition. Despite being state-jurisdictional and inspected, it is not regulated nor permitted by the state, although it does have uncontrolled outlets and spillways.
While the dam's risk assessment is moderate, with a rating of 3, there are no emergency action plans (EAPs) in place or updated inundation maps prepared. The last inspection of Mcgee Lake Dam was conducted in June 2009, with a frequency of every five years. The dam is not affiliated with the US Army Corps of Engineers and is not associated with any federal agencies for funding, design, construction, or regulation.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Mcgee Lake Dam can explore its unique design features, such as its Buttress core type and uncontrolled spillway. The dam's location at 33.469167 latitude and -82.761944 longitude offers a picturesque setting amidst the natural beauty of Georgia. While the dam currently poses a low hazard potential, ongoing risk management measures and the development of EAPs could further enhance its safety and resilience in the face of potential emergencies.
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 Mcgee Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little River Near Washington | 11 cfs | → |
| Kettle Creek Near Washington | 2 cfs | → |
| Broad River Near Bell | 432 cfs | → |
| Williamson Swamp Creek At Davisboro | 31 cfs | → |
| Oconee River Near Penfield | 295 cfs | → |
| Spirit Creek At Us 1 | 10 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mcgee Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Mcduffie County
- Thomson Highway Lincolnton
- Fish Hatchery Road 4416-4610, Dearing
- Double Branches Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- A.H. Stephens State Park
- Rv/Tent Camping
- Pioneer Camping Area
- Equestrian Camping
- Big Hart - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Hamburg State Park
Fishing spots
Track Mcgee Lake Dam 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 Mcgee Lake Dam
Where does the data for Mcgee 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 Mcgee Lake Dam.