Burdette Lake Dam #2 dam
Burdette Lake Dam #2
Burdette Lake Dam #2, also known as Harris-Burdette Dam 2, is a privately owned earth dam located in Wilkes, Georgia. Built in 1967 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this dam serves the primary purpose of recreation, providing a storage capacity of 70 acre-feet and covering an area of 6 acres. With a structural height of 22 feet and a length of 265 feet, the dam's design includes a buttress core type and an uncontrolled spillway.
Although not state-regulated, the dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. Despite its condition being labeled as "Not Rated," the dam's risk management measures and emergency action plan status are currently unclear. The dam sits in the Little River Community, under the jurisdiction of the Charleston District, and has not undergone any recent inspections or condition assessments. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Burdette Lake Dam #2 presents an intriguing case study of a privately owned recreational dam with potential risk factors that warrant further investigation and monitoring.
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 Burdette Lake Dam #2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Kettle Creek Near Washington | 3 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Washington | 16 cfs | → |
| Broad River Near Bell | 611 cfs | → |
| South Fork Broad River At Carlton | 87 cfs | → |
| Broad River Above Carlton | 457 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Mt. Carmel | 59 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Burdette Lake Dam #2.
Boat launches
- Mcduffie County
- Thomson Highway Lincolnton
- Gills Point Road Lincoln County
- Savannah Scenic Way South Lincoln County
- Soap Creek Boat Ramp
- State Road S-33-366, Mccormick
Campgrounds
- Equestrian Camping
- Pioneer Camping Area
- Rv/Tent Camping
- A.H. Stephens State Park
- Big Hart - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Raysville - Strom Thurmond Lake
Fishing spots
- Ah Stephens State Park
- Cliatt Creek
- Cherokee Creek
- Richard B Russell Lake
- J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir
- Lake Oconee
Track Burdette Lake Dam #2 in the Snoflo app
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About Burdette Lake Dam #2
Where does the data for Burdette Lake Dam #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 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 Burdette Lake Dam #2.