Lower Haig Mill Reservoir Dam dam
Lower Haig Mill Reservoir Dam
Lower Haig Mill Reservoir Dam in Whitfield, Georgia, stands as a vital structure managed by the Public Utility with state regulation and inspection. This Earth-type dam, with a height of 57 feet and a storage capacity of 5545 acre-feet, serves a high hazard potential yet maintains a satisfactory condition assessment. The dam, located in the Nashville District, is crucial for water resource management in the region.
Despite its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, Lower Haig Mill Reservoir Dam has been deemed to have moderate risk, with emergency preparedness measures in place. The dam's last inspection in March 2017 revealed a satisfactory condition, although it is categorized as a high hazard potential structure. With its strategic location and storage capacity, the dam plays a crucial role in water supply and management in the area.
Lower Haig Mill Reservoir Dam's importance lies in its role as a key water resource infrastructure in Whitfield, Georgia. With state regulation, inspection, and a moderate risk assessment, the dam ensures water supply reliability while also addressing safety concerns. As climate change impacts water availability, the dam's management and maintenance become increasingly critical for sustainable water resource management in the region.
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 Haig Mill Reservoir Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Creek At Dalton | 20 cfs | → |
| Conasauga River Near Eton | 119 cfs | → |
| Conasauga River At Tilton | 222 cfs | → |
| Holly Creek Near Chatsworth | 21 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek Near Crandall | 4 cfs | → |
| Oostanaula River At Resaca | 922 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lower Haig Mill Reservoir Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Backcountry Campsite 3
- Backcountry Campsite 4
- The Pocket Recreation Area
- Backcountry Campsite #2
- Fort Mountain State Park
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Taylors Creek (Rm 74.5) To Nf Boundary (Rm 70.0)
- Source In Cohutta Wilderness To Nf Boundary North Of Murray's Lake
- Nf Boundary To Taylor's Creek In Cherokee Nf (Tn)
- Northern Boundary Cohutta Wilderness To Confluence With Conasauga River
- Southern Boundary Cohutta Wilderness Near Peter Cove To Northern Boundary Cohutta Wilderness Near Alaculsy
- River Miles 8 Near Ga Sate Line To Confluence With Little River
Track Lower Haig Mill Reservoir Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Lower Haig Mill Reservoir Dam
Where does the data for Lower Haig Mill 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 Lower Haig Mill Reservoir Dam.