Lake Pearl Dam dam
Lake Pearl Dam
Lake Pearl Dam, located in McBean, Georgia, is a private-owned earth dam standing at a height of 19.25 feet along the Boggy Gut Creek. With a storage capacity of 131 acre-feet and a surface area of 10.6 acres, the dam serves as a critical water resource for the region. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with its last inspection conducted in July 2014, indicating a moderate risk level.
Despite being privately owned, Lake Pearl Dam falls under state jurisdiction with regular inspections conducted to ensure its structural integrity. The dam's primary purpose and associated structures remain unspecified, raising curiosity about its role in the local water management system. With a designated hazard potential of "undetermined" and a risk assessment rating of moderate, there is a need for ongoing monitoring and risk management measures to safeguard the surrounding area from potential flooding and water-related disasters.
As a significant feature within the Burke County landscape, Lake Pearl Dam presents an opportunity for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore the intersection of infrastructure, environmental stewardship, and community resilience. With its precise location at a latitude of 33.221944 and longitude of -81.889444, the dam's role in regulating water flow and storage along the Boggy Gut Creek contributes to the overall hydrological balance of the region. Further research and engagement with local authorities may provide insights into the dam's history, construction, and future management strategies to address evolving climate challenges and water resource needs 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 Lake Pearl Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Brier Creek Near Waynesboro | 99 cfs | → |
| Savannah River At Augusta | 4,150 cfs | → |
| Spirit Creek At Us 1 | 9 cfs | → |
| Butler Creek Below 7th Avenue | 8 cfs | → |
| Beaverdam Creek Near Sardis | 3 cfs | → |
| Augusta Canal Nr Augusta (Upper) | 2,110 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Pearl Dam.
Fishing spots
- Gordon Lake
- Lake Olmstead
- Magnolia Springs State Park Lake
- J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir
- Lick Fork Lake
- Cliatt Creek
Track Lake Pearl 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 Lake Pearl Dam
Where does the data for Lake Pearl 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 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 Lake Pearl Dam.