Hale Lake Dam dam
Hale Lake Dam
Hale Lake Dam, located in Wilkes, Georgia, near the city of Aonia, was completed in 1960 and stands at a height of 19 feet with a length of 300 feet. The dam, primarily owned by a private entity, serves a variety of purposes, including water storage, with a storage capacity of 67 acre-feet. It is classified as an earthen dam with a buttress core type, designed by an unknown designer.
Although the dam is not regulated by the state, it has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, allowing for controlled water release. While the condition of the dam is currently not rated, it has not undergone recent inspections or maintenance. Despite these factors, the dam's risk management measures and emergency action plan are currently not documented.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Hale Lake Dam presents an interesting case study in dam infrastructure management. With its unique design characteristics and historical significance, the dam serves as a reminder of the importance of regular inspection, maintenance, and emergency preparedness for ensuring the safety and sustainability of water resources in the region. As discussions around dam safety and risk management continue to evolve, Hale Lake Dam stands as a testament to the ongoing challenges and opportunities in the field of water resource management.
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 Hale Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little River Near Washington | 18 cfs | → |
| Kettle Creek Near Washington | 3 cfs | → |
| Broad River Near Bell | 689 cfs | → |
| Stevens Creek Near Modoc | 43 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Mt. Carmel | 68 cfs | → |
| South Fork Broad River At Carlton | 87 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hale Lake Dam.
⚓ Boat launches
- Mcduffie County
- Thomson Highway Lincolnton
- Soap Creek Boat Ramp
- Ga 220 Lincoln County
- Savannah Scenic Way South Lincoln County
- Double Branches Boat Ramp
⛺ Campgrounds
- Big Hart - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Raysville - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Clay Hill - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Winfield - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Mistletoe State Park
- Elijah Clark State Park
🎣 Fishing spots
- Cliatt Creek
- Cherokee Creek
- Ah Stephens State Park
- J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir
- Richard B Russell Lake
- Parsons Mountain Lake
Track Hale Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Hale Lake Dam
Where does the data for Hale 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 Hale Lake Dam.