Mauck Lake Dam dam
Mauck Lake Dam
Mauck Lake Dam, located in Warren County, Georgia, stands as a testament to sustainable water resource management. This private-owned Earth dam, with a height of 47 feet and a storage capacity of 668 acre-feet, is situated on Mill Branch. Despite being unlisted for its foundation type and lacking a specified year of completion, Mauck Lake Dam has undergone periodic inspections, with the last one conducted in June 2009. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment level, this dam underscores the importance of maintaining infrastructure integrity in the face of changing climate patterns.
With its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, Mauck Lake Dam presents an interesting case study for water resource and climate enthusiasts. The dam's design, featuring a buttress core, highlights the engineering complexities involved in balancing water storage needs with environmental considerations. Although the dam is not state-regulated and lacks official permitting, its compliance with state inspection requirements underscores a commitment to safety and risk management. As the climate continues to evolve, understanding the resilience of dams like Mauck Lake becomes increasingly critical for ensuring long-term water security.
In a region represented by Congressman Jody B. Hice (R), Mauck Lake Dam serves as a focal point for discussions on dam safety and emergency preparedness. While the dam's condition assessment is currently "Not Rated," its moderate risk level signifies the need for ongoing monitoring and risk management measures. As water resources face mounting pressures from a changing climate, the importance of maintaining and improving infrastructure like Mauck Lake Dam cannot be overstated. This dam stands as a reminder of the intricate interplay between water resources, climate dynamics, and the need for proactive stewardship in safeguarding our collective water future.
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 Mauck Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Spirit Creek At Us 1 | 10 cfs | → |
| Butler Creek Below 7th Avenue | 8 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Washington | 11 cfs | → |
| Williamson Swamp Creek At Davisboro | 31 cfs | → |
| Augusta Canal Nr Augusta (Upper) | 2,190 cfs | → |
| Savannah River At Augusta | 3,950 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mauck Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Fish Hatchery Road 4416-4610, Dearing
- Mcduffie County
- Thomson Highway Lincolnton
- Ridge Road 5943, Columbia County
- Lake Springs Road Columbia County
- Columbia County
Campgrounds
- Lake Leitner Military
- Hamburg State Park
- Big Hart - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Raysville - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Winfield - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Mistletoe State Park
Fishing spots
Track Mauck Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Mauck Lake Dam
Where does the data for Mauck 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 Mauck Lake Dam.