Lawrence Mine Lake Dam dam
Lawrence Mine Lake Dam
Lawrence Mine Lake Dam, located in Wilkinson, Georgia, is a private earth dam with a height of 32 feet and a length of 1037 feet. This dam serves a primary purpose of water storage, with a normal storage capacity of 150 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 195 acre-feet. The dam's surface area covers 11.3 acres and has an uncontrolled spillway type.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Lawrence Mine Lake Dam is subject to regular inspections, with the last one conducted in January 2018. The dam's risk assessment is moderate, with a DSAC assigned rating of 3. It is important to note that the dam is not regulated by the state of Georgia, but it is under state jurisdiction and subject to inspections. Overall, Lawrence Mine Lake Dam presents a fascinating opportunity for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore the intricacies of dam engineering and management in a private setting in the Savannah District.
Enthusiasts interested in the intersection of water resources, climate, and infrastructure maintenance can delve into the details of Lawrence Mine Lake Dam's design, construction, and operational history. The dam's earth construction with a buttress core type highlights the engineering considerations involved in creating a structure that balances water storage needs with safety requirements. The uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates add layers of complexity to the dam's functionality, offering insights into how these features impact its overall risk assessment and management strategies. Lawrence Mine Lake Dam stands as a prime example of the diverse challenges and opportunities present in managing water resources in a changing climate.
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 Lawrence Mine Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Oconee River At Avant Mine | 341 cfs | → |
| Buffalo Creek At Ga 272 | 20 cfs | → |
| Oconee River Near Oconee | 518 cfs | → |
| Oconee River At Milledgeville | 294 cfs | → |
| Oconee River At Dublin | 618 cfs | → |
| Williamson Swamp Creek At Davisboro | 30 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lawrence Mine Lake Dam.
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Lake Sinclair
- Jordan Mill Pond
- Hamburg Millpond
- Miller Creek Lake Recreation Area
- Lewis Lake
- Weaver Branch
Track Lawrence Mine Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Lawrence Mine Lake Dam
Where does the data for Lawrence Mine 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 Lawrence Mine Lake Dam.