Webster Lake Dam dam
Webster Lake Dam
Webster Lake Dam in White, Georgia, is a private-owned structure designed by H. Webster, serving primarily for recreational purposes on the White Creek. With a dam height of 17 feet and a hydraulic height of 23 feet, the dam holds a storage capacity of 171 acre-feet, providing a surface area of 17 acres for recreational activities. Despite being unlisted/unknown in terms of foundations, the dam is classified as an earth dam with a buttress core type.
The dam, situated in Cleveland, Georgia, under the jurisdiction of the state, has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment. Although not state-regulated, the dam is inspected regularly, with the last inspection conducted in February 2011. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, indicating a simple design with basic safety measures in place. Despite its age of completion being unspecified, Webster Lake Dam continues to contribute to the local community's recreational opportunities while maintaining a moderate level of risk management.
With its peaceful setting and recreational focus, Webster Lake Dam stands as a vital structure for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the area, offering a serene escape and a source of enjoyment. The dam's presence on the White Creek adds value to the surrounding environment while providing a safe and accessible space for outdoor activities. As a privately-owned facility, Webster Lake Dam showcases the importance of responsible ownership and maintenance in ensuring the longevity and functionality of such water resource structures.
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 Webster Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chattahoochee River Near Cornelia | 297 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River Near Leaf | 156 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River At Helen | 60 cfs | → |
| Chestatee River Near Dahlonega | 130 cfs | → |
| Tallulah River Ab Powerhouse | 39 cfs | → |
| Tallulah River Near Clayton | 66 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Webster Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Hall County
- Mountain Shadows Drive White County
- Morrison Moore Parkway East Dahlonega
- Lake Rabun Road Rabun County
- Stephens County
- Browns Bridge Road Forsyth County
Campgrounds
- Yonah Mountain Campground
- Lake Russell Recreation Area
- Lake Russell
- Bear Ridge Group Camp
- Jenny's Creek Campground
- Unicoi State Park
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Martin Branch Bridge To Robertsontown Bridge On Ga Highway 356
- Old Turnpike Crossing To Martin Branch Bridge
- Mark Trail Wilderness Boundry To Old Turnpike Crossing Near Vandiver Branch
- 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)
- Source Near Chattahoochee Gap To Mark Trail Wilderness Boundary
- Confluence Of Cedar Creek To 1/4 Mile Below The Nf Boundary And Fh 110, Cobbs Bridge Road
Track Webster Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Webster Lake Dam
Where does the data for Webster 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 Webster Lake Dam.