Mc Clure Lake Dam dam
Mc Clure Lake Dam
Mc Clure Lake Dam in Cooper, Georgia, is a privately owned structure completed in 1975 with a primary purpose of fire protection and serving as a stock or small fish pond. The dam, with a height of 25 feet and a hydraulic height of 22 feet, has a storage capacity of 86 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 7 acres. It is situated in Washington County, Georgia, and is regulated by the state, with inspections conducted every 5 years to ensure its safety and maintenance.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam at Mc Clure Lake is considered to have a moderate risk level. It is an earth dam with a buttress core type and an uncontrolled spillway, serving the community's needs for fire protection and recreational purposes. The dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, but regular inspections are carried out to monitor its structural integrity and safety measures. The area surrounding the dam is deemed to have a moderate risk (3) in terms of potential hazards.
In the event of an emergency, the dam at Mc Clure Lake does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared, although it meets state inspection requirements. With its historical significance dating back to the 1970s, this dam remains a vital structure for water resource management and climate resiliency in the region. Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the unique features and importance of the Mc Clure Lake Dam for its multifaceted purposes and contributions to the local ecosystem.
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 Mc Clure Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Williamson Swamp Creek At Davisboro | 31 cfs | → |
| Buffalo Creek At Ga 272 | 23 cfs | → |
| Oconee River Near Oconee | 591 cfs | → |
| Oconee River At Avant Mine | 372 cfs | → |
| Ogeechee River At Midville | 344 cfs | → |
| Oconee River At Milledgeville | 294 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mc Clure Lake Dam.
Track Mc Clure Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Mc Clure Lake Dam
Where does the data for Mc Clure 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 Mc Clure Lake Dam.