Hall Lake Dam dam
Hall Lake Dam
Hall Lake Dam in Georgia, owned privately, stands as a significant earth dam with a height of 27 feet and a storage capacity of 33 acre-feet. Situated in Warren County, this dam, primarily used for water resource management, does not fall under state regulation but is inspected regularly. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, this dam plays a crucial role in the region's water infrastructure.
Despite being uncontrolled, the spillway and outlet gates of Hall Lake Dam have been functioning well, with the last inspection dating back to 2009. The dam's condition is not currently rated, and it poses a moderate risk. While no emergency action plan has been prepared or updated, the dam's risk management measures are not specified. Overall, Hall Lake Dam stands as a key structure in the area, contributing to water resource management and climate resilience efforts.
Given its design and purpose, Hall Lake Dam serves as a vital component of Georgia's water infrastructure. With its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, this earth dam continues to play a crucial role in mitigating water-related risks in the region. Regular inspections and maintenance ensure the dam's functionality, highlighting its importance in supporting water resource management and climate adaptation initiatives.
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 Hall Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little River Near Washington | 10 cfs | → |
| Kettle Creek Near Washington | 2 cfs | → |
| Spirit Creek At Us 1 | 9 cfs | → |
| Butler Creek Below 7th Avenue | 8 cfs | → |
| Stevens Creek Near Modoc | 22 cfs | → |
| Broad River Near Bell | 428 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hall Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Mcduffie County
- Thomson Highway Lincolnton
- Fish Hatchery Road 4416-4610, Dearing
- Double Branches Boat Ramp
- Ridge Road 5943, Columbia County
- Soap Creek Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- A.H. Stephens State Park
- Rv/Tent Camping
- Equestrian Camping
- Pioneer Camping Area
- Big Hart - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Raysville - Strom Thurmond Lake
Fishing spots
- Ah Stephens State Park
- Hamburg Millpond
- Cliatt Creek
- Cherokee Creek
- Jordan Mill Pond
- J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir
Track Hall Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Hall Lake Dam
Where does the data for Hall 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 Hall Lake Dam.