Bethune Lake Dam dam
Bethune Lake Dam
Bethune Lake Dam in Butts, Georgia, is a privately-owned earth dam with a height of 24 feet and a storage capacity of 143 acre-feet. The dam, designed by Drew Bunum, serves a primary purpose that is not specified in the data. It has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of its condition assessment.
Located in the Mobile District of Georgia, Bethune Lake Dam has not been modified in recent years and has an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates. The dam is inspected every 5 years, with the last inspection conducted in October 2016. Despite its moderate risk rating, the dam is not regulated by the state and does not have a state permit. The surrounding area has a surface area of 10 acres, with a normal storage capacity of 95 acre-feet.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Bethune Lake Dam may find its design and construction details intriguing, as well as its risk assessment and hazard potential. The dam's location in Butts, Georgia, and its low hazard potential may spark discussions on dam safety and emergency preparedness measures. Further research into the dam's purpose and any associated structures could provide additional insights into its role in water resource management in the 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 Bethune Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ocmulgee River Near Jackson | 425 cfs | → |
| Falling Creek Near Juliette | 7 cfs | → |
| Alcovy River Below Covington | 46 cfs | → |
| Shoal Creek At Shoal Creek Rd | 10 cfs | → |
| Pates Creek At Buster Lewis Rd Near Flippen | 10 cfs | → |
| Honey Creek At Ga 212 | 8 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bethune Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Wise Creek Tail Jasper County
- Round Oak-Juliette Road Monroe County
- Lake Juliette Day Use Area And Boat Ramp
- Ellis Road Jasper County
- Popes Ferry Landing
- West Mcintosh Road Spalding County
Campgrounds
- Indian Springs State Park
- High Falls State Park
- Gladesville Campground
- Rush Creek Campground
- Newton Factory Shoals Rec Area
- Dames Ferry County Park
Fishing spots
- Indian Springs State Park Lake
- High Falls Lake
- Jackson Lake
- Griffin City Reservoir
- Clayton County International Park
- Miller Creek Lake Recreation Area
Track Bethune Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Bethune Lake Dam
Where does the data for Bethune 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 Bethune Lake Dam.