Lower Whitewater Lake Dam dam
Lower Whitewater Lake Dam
Lower Whitewater Lake Dam is a privately owned structure located in Clyattville, Georgia, along Whitewater Creek. This earth dam, with a height of 11.2 feet and a hydraulic height of 11.4 feet, serves primarily for recreational purposes. It has a storage capacity of 288 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 38 acres, making it an ideal spot for water enthusiasts to enjoy various activities.
Although the dam is classified as having a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, it has not been rated for its condition. The last inspection of the dam was conducted in April 2014, with an inspection frequency of every 5 years. Despite its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the dam provides a safe recreational environment for visitors to appreciate the beauty of Whitewater Creek and its surrounding landscape.
With its picturesque location and ample storage capacity, Lower Whitewater Lake Dam is a must-visit destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts. Its unique design and purposeful construction offer a glimpse into the intersection of water management and leisure activities, making it a valuable asset within the community of Clyattville, 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 Lower Whitewater Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Withlacoochee River Near Pinetta | 809 cfs | → |
| Alapaha River Near Jennings Fla | 281 cfs | → |
| Alapaha River At Statenville | 178 cfs | → |
| Withlacoochee River At Us 84 | 539 cfs | → |
| Withlacoochee River Nr Lee | 675 cfs | → |
| Withlacoochee River At Mcmillan Rd | 297 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lower Whitewater Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Madison Highway 6461, Valdosta
- Highway 94, Statenville
- Valdosta Highway, Valdosta
- Northeast River Park Road 1307, Lee
- County Road 249, Jasper
- Sneads Drive 96, Greenville
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- State Highway 6 To The Confluence With The Suwannee River
- The Little River Springs At River Mile 81 To The Mouth Of The River At The Gulf Of Mexico
- The Suwannee River Sill At River Mile 238 To The Little River Springs At River Mile 81
- The Headwaters To The Suwannee River Sill At River Mile 238
Track Lower Whitewater Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Lower Whitewater Lake Dam
Where does the data for Lower Whitewater 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 Lower Whitewater Lake Dam.