Folly Lake Orchards Dam dam
Folly Lake Orchards Dam
Folly Lake Orchards Dam, also known as Harrison Lake Dam A, is a private earth dam located in McDuffie, Georgia. Built in 1959, the dam's primary purpose is irrigation, specifically for Folly Lake Orchards. The dam has a height of 24 feet and a length of 810 feet, providing a storage capacity of 1207 acre-feet for the orchards.
The dam is situated on Germany Creek and is owned by a private entity. While it is not regulated by the state, it is inspected regularly to ensure its structural integrity. The hazard potential of the dam is classified as low, with a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. Despite its age, the dam has not been rated for its current condition, and no emergency action plan has been prepared.
With its location in a rural setting and its critical role in providing irrigation water for Folly Lake Orchards, Folly Lake Orchards Dam represents a vital piece of infrastructure in the region. As climate change continues to impact water resources, it is essential to monitor and maintain dams like Folly Lake Orchards to ensure the continued safety and reliability of water supplies for agricultural operations in McDuffie, Georgia.
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 Folly Lake Orchards Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little River Near Washington | 18 cfs | → |
| Butler Creek Below 7th Avenue | 8 cfs | → |
| Spirit Creek At Us 1 | 11 cfs | → |
| Stevens Creek Near Modoc | 43 cfs | → |
| Augusta Canal Nr Augusta (Upper) | 2,440 cfs | → |
| Kettle Creek Near Washington | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Folly Lake Orchards Dam.
⚓ Boat launches
- Mcduffie County
- Thomson Highway Lincolnton
- Fish Hatchery Road 4416-4610, Dearing
- Ridge Road 5943, Columbia County
- Double Branches Boat Ramp
- Lake Springs Road Columbia County
⛺ Campgrounds
- Big Hart - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Raysville - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Winfield - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Mistletoe State Park
- Clay Hill - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Wildwood County Park
🎣 Fishing spots
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About Folly Lake Orchards Dam
Where does the data for Folly Lake Orchards 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 Folly Lake Orchards Dam.