High Valley Boys Club Lake Dam dam
High Valley Boys Club Lake Dam
High Valley Boys Club Lake Dam, also known as Dean Lake Dam, is a private earth dam located in Habersham, Georgia, specifically in the Lake Burton Community. The dam, with a height of 31 feet and a hydraulic height of 22 feet, was primarily built for recreational purposes along the High Valley Branch. With a storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, this dam serves as a popular spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy various outdoor activities in a picturesque setting.
Although the dam has a low hazard potential, it is not currently rated for its condition assessment. The last inspection of the dam was conducted in August 2017, with an inspection frequency of 5 years. Despite its moderate risk level, the dam's emergency action plan status, risk management measures, and inundation maps remain unprepared or updated. Nevertheless, the dam continues to provide a tranquil and scenic environment for visitors to appreciate the beauty of nature and engage in recreational pursuits in the surrounding area.
High Valley Boys Club Lake Dam stands as a testament to human ingenuity in harnessing natural resources for leisure and enjoyment. Located in a serene environment and owned privately, this dam offers a peaceful retreat for those seeking solace in the midst of Georgia's stunning landscapes. As water enthusiasts and climate advocates converge at this site, they are reminded of the delicate balance between human intervention and environmental preservation, making this dam a symbol of coexistence between mankind and nature in harmony.
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 High Valley Boys Club Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tallulah River Near Clayton | 244 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River At Helen | 227 cfs | → |
| Tallulah River Ab Powerhouse | 43 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River Near Leaf | 326 cfs | → |
| Nottely River Near Blairsville | 307 cfs | → |
| Chattooga River Near Clayton | 632 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near High Valley Boys Club Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Lake Rabun Road Rabun County
- Lake Chatuge Towns County
- Music Hall Road Towns County
- Mountain Shadows Drive White County
- Jackrabbit Boating Access
- Doucette Circle 2647, 30512
Campgrounds
- Wildcat 1
- Wildcat Creek Campground #1 Lower
- Wildcat 2
- Wildcat Creek Campground #2 Upper
- Wildcat Creek Camp Ground
- Moccasin Creek State Park
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Old Turnpike Crossing To Martin Branch Bridge
- Mark Trail Wilderness Boundry To Old Turnpike Crossing Near Vandiver Branch
- Source Near Chattahoochee Gap To Mark Trail Wilderness Boundary
- Martin Branch Bridge To Robertsontown Bridge On Ga Highway 356
- Confluence Of Brasstown Creek And Little Brasstown Creek Just South Of Brasstown Falls Road (Fs 751) To Confluence Of Mill Branch, Brasstown Creek And Boatwright Creek Near Boatwright Road (Fs 753)
- Headwaters In Standing Indian Basin To Slackwater Of Natahala Lake
Track High Valley Boys Club Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About High Valley Boys Club Lake Dam
Where does the data for High Valley Boys Club 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 High Valley Boys Club Lake Dam.