Crenshaw Lake Dam (Upper) dam
Crenshaw Lake Dam (Upper)
Crenshaw Lake Dam (Upper), also known as Budd Lake Dam (Upper), is a private earth dam located in Oconee, Georgia. Designed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this dam primarily serves the purpose of recreation, with a height of 29 feet and a hydraulic height of 19 feet. The dam has a maximum storage capacity of 81 acre-feet, providing a surface area of 7 acres and draining an area of 60 acres.
Despite being unlisted as having a state regulatory agency, Crenshaw Lake Dam (Upper) has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. The last inspection of the dam was conducted in November 1992, with an inspection frequency of 5 years. While the condition assessment is currently not rated, the dam is considered to meet guidelines for an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and has not had any significant risk management measures implemented.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Crenshaw Lake Dam (Upper), this private recreational dam in Georgia offers a unique opportunity to explore the intersection of human-built infrastructure and natural ecosystems. With its tranquil setting and potential for outdoor activities, the dam provides a valuable resource for the local community while also posing manageable risks that are regularly monitored and assessed.
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 Crenshaw Lake Dam (Upper) -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Apalachee River Near Bostwick | 55 cfs | → |
| Middle Oconee River Near Athens | 113 cfs | → |
| North Oconee River At College St | 65 cfs | → |
| Middle Oconee River Near Arcade | 120 cfs | → |
| Oconee River Near Penfield | 293 cfs | → |
| Alcovy River Above Covington | 30 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Crenshaw Lake Dam (Upper).
Campgrounds
- Hard Labor Creek State Park
- Camp Rutledge
- Oconee River Campground
- Oconee River
- Fort Yargo State Park
- James Shackleford County Park
Fishing spots
Track Crenshaw Lake Dam (Upper) 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 Crenshaw Lake Dam (Upper)
Where does the data for Crenshaw Lake Dam (Upper) 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 Crenshaw Lake Dam (Upper).