Pasco Fresh Water Lake Dam dam
Pasco Fresh Water Lake Dam
Pasco Fresh Water Lake Dam, also known as C. E. Minerals Lake Dam, is a Federal-owned structure located in Lincoln, Georgia. The dam, designed by C. E., INC., is an Earth-type dam with a buttress core and stands at a height of 36.2 feet with a length of 705 feet. This dam serves a primary purpose of "Other" and has a storage capacity of 120 acre-feet.
Despite being deemed a low hazard potential structure, Pasco Fresh Water Lake Dam has not been rated for its condition and was last inspected in July 1988. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates. While it currently poses a moderate risk level, there is no Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared for the dam and its risk management measures remain unspecified. With its prime location in Lincoln, Georgia, this dam is a crucial component of water resource management in the area.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Pasco Fresh Water Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study in dam infrastructure and risk assessment. With its unique design features and historical lack of recent inspection, this Federal-owned structure in Georgia warrants attention for its potential impact on water resources and surrounding ecosystems. As efforts continue to enhance dam safety and emergency preparedness nationwide, the Pasco Fresh Water Lake Dam serves as a reminder of the ongoing challenges and responsibilities associated with managing critical water infrastructure.
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 Pasco Fresh Water Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little River Near Washington | 18 cfs | → |
| Stevens Creek Near Modoc | 43 cfs | → |
| Kettle Creek Near Washington | 3 cfs | → |
| Broad River Near Bell | 689 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Mt. Carmel | 68 cfs | → |
| Augusta Canal Nr Augusta (Upper) | 2,440 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pasco Fresh Water Lake Dam.
⚓ Boat launches
- Thomson Highway Lincolnton
- Mcduffie County
- Soap Creek Boat Ramp
- Ga 220 Lincoln County
- Double Branches Boat Ramp
- Savannah Scenic Way South Lincoln County
⛺ Campgrounds
- Clay Hill - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Raysville - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Big Hart - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Winfield - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Mistletoe State Park
- Elijah Clark State Park
🎣 Fishing spots
- Cliatt Creek
- Cherokee Creek
- J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir
- Ah Stephens State Park
- Parsons Mountain Lake
- Lick Fork Lake
Track Pasco Fresh Water Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Pasco Fresh Water Lake Dam
Where does the data for Pasco Fresh Water 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 Pasco Fresh Water Lake Dam.