Self Lake Dam No. 2 dam
Self Lake Dam No. 2
Self Lake Dam No. 2, located in Quitman, Georgia, is a private earth dam standing at 25 feet high with a storage capacity of 230 acre-feet. This dam, built on Methuin Creek, serves as a crucial water resource for the region, providing irrigation and water storage capabilities. Despite not being state-regulated or inspected, the dam's moderate hazard potential and uncontrolled spillway highlight the need for continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure its safety and functionality.
Owned by a private entity, Self Lake Dam No. 2 has not been assessed for its condition, posing a potential risk to the surrounding area. While the dam's purpose and construction details remain unspecified, its location and design suggest a vital role in water management for the community. With a risk assessment rating of moderate, stakeholders should prioritize implementing risk management measures and emergency preparedness protocols to mitigate any potential threats posed by the dam.
As an essential component of water resource infrastructure in Quitman, Georgia, Self Lake Dam No. 2 warrants attention and investment to ensure its long-term reliability and safety. The dam's association with Methuin Creek underscores its significance in managing water flow and storage in the region. Moving forward, it is imperative for the dam's owners to prioritize regular inspections, maintenance, and risk management strategies to safeguard this critical water resource for the community.
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 Self Lake Dam No. 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Hannahatchee Creek At Union | 34 cfs | → |
| Pachitla Creek Near Edison | 60 cfs | → |
| Ichawaynochaway Creek At Ga 37 | 113 cfs | → |
| Kinchafoonee Creek At Preston | 53 cfs | → |
| Uchee Creek Near Fort Mitchell | 91 cfs | → |
| Ichawaynochaway Creek At Milford | 252 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Self Lake Dam No. 2.
Boat launches
- Cool Branch Road Quitman County
- Florence Street Georgetown
- Rood Creek Landing Road Stewart County
- Chubcreek Road Russell County
- Spruce Pine Trail Early County
- Field Road Henry County
Campgrounds
- Bluff Creek Campground
- White Oak Creek
- Cotton Hill
- Hardridge Creek
- Lakepoint State Park
- Florence Marina State Park
Track Self Lake Dam No. 2 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 Self Lake Dam No. 2
Where does the data for Self Lake Dam No. 2 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 Undetermined 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 Self Lake Dam No. 2.