Mckemie Lake Dam North dam
Mckemie Lake Dam North
Mckemie Lake Dam North, located in Fort Gaines, Georgia, serves as a crucial irrigation source in the region. This private-owned earth dam stands at a height of 26.8 feet and has a hydraulic height of 20.5 feet, with a storage capacity of 259 acre-feet. The dam, primarily designed for irrigation purposes, spans a length of 345 feet and is situated on the Flint River within the Clay County.
Despite its low hazard potential, Mckemie Lake Dam North is subject to regular inspections, with the last one conducted in June 2019. The dam's condition assessment is currently marked as "Not Rated," and it falls under moderate risk management measures. The dam's design features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a drainage area of 1140 acres. Overall, Mckemie Lake Dam North plays a vital role in water resource management in the area, contributing to the sustainable irrigation practices in the region.
Enthusiasts of water resource management and climate impact in Georgia would find Mckemie Lake Dam North an intriguing structure to study. With its unique design elements and important role in irrigation, the dam offers insights into the intersection of infrastructure development and environmental stewardship. As a privately-owned facility, the dam underscores the diverse ownership structures within the water management sector, while its location on the Flint River highlights the interconnectedness of water resources in the region. The moderate risk assessment of the dam also prompts further exploration into resilience planning and risk mitigation strategies for similar structures in the face of changing climatic conditions.
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 Mckemie Lake Dam North -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pachitla Creek Near Edison | 64 cfs | → |
| Ichawaynochaway Creek At Ga 37 | 122 cfs | → |
| Ichawaynochaway Creek At Milford | 225 cfs | → |
| Sawhatchee Creek At Cedar Springs | 27 cfs | → |
| Chickasawhatchee Creek At Elmodel | 68 cfs | → |
| Ichawaynochaway Creek Near Elmodel | 281 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mckemie Lake Dam North.
Boat launches
- Spruce Pine Trail Early County
- Field Road Henry County
- Henry County 136 Henry County
- Old River Road Early County
- Cool Branch Road Quitman County
- Florence Street Georgetown
Campgrounds
Track Mckemie Lake Dam North in the Snoflo app
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About Mckemie Lake Dam North
Where does the data for Mckemie Lake Dam North 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 Mckemie Lake Dam North.