Horton Creek Reservoir Dam dam
Horton Creek Reservoir Dam
Horton Creek Reservoir Dam, located in Woolsey, Georgia, is a local government-owned structure designed for recreational purposes. Completed in 1996, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 52 feet and has a storage capacity of 18,160 acre-feet, making it an essential resource for the community. The dam is situated on the Horton Creek, providing a picturesque setting for outdoor activities and water-based recreation.
Despite its high hazard potential, Horton Creek Reservoir Dam is in satisfactory condition, with regular inspections and enforcement measures in place by the Georgia Safe Dams Program. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, ensuring the safe management of water levels and preventing potential risks. The dam's risk assessment is rated as moderate, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and risk management to safeguard the surrounding area.
With a surface area of 783 acres, Horton Creek Reservoir Dam offers a tranquil escape for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy nature and engage in recreational activities. Its strategic location in Fayette County, Georgia, and its vital role in water management make it a significant asset for the community. As a well-maintained structure with a focus on safety and risk mitigation, Horton Creek Reservoir Dam serves as a valuable resource for both locals and visitors alike.
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 Horton Creek Reservoir Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Flint River Near Griffin | 94 cfs | → |
| Shoal Creek At Shoal Creek Rd | 13 cfs | → |
| Line Creek Near Senoia | 59 cfs | → |
| Flint River Near Lovejoy | 130 cfs | → |
| Pates Creek At Buster Lewis Rd Near Flippen | 9 cfs | → |
| South River At Forest Park Road | 18 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Horton Creek Reservoir Dam.
Boat launches
- Burch Lake Road Fayette County
- West Mcintosh Road Spalding County
- 1124 Peachtree City
- Pine Crest Drive 127, Peachtree City
- Peachtree Parkway 488, Shake Rag
- East Bagwell Road Pike County
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Griffin City Reservoir
- Padgett Lake
- Jester Creek
- Clayton County International Park
- High Falls Lake
- Chapel Hill Park
Track Horton Creek Reservoir Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Horton Creek Reservoir Dam
Where does the data for Horton Creek Reservoir 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 High 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 Horton Creek Reservoir Dam.