Major Flood
10 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
8 ft
Minor Flood
7 ft
Action Stage
6 ft
What Floods at Each Level
10 ft
Major flooding begins. Widespread inundation flooding occurs in the tailwater pool and the woodlands along the creek downstream of Jack Turner Dam on Parkers Lake. The maintenance road and two small bridges downstream of the dam will be flooded up to 3 feet deep. The water level will be around one foot deep in the USGS gage house. A loss of data transmission will be likely.
9 ft
Significant flooding expands in the tailwater pool and the woodlands along the creek downstream of Jack Turner Dam on Parkers Lake. The maintenance road and two small bridges downstream of the dam will be flooded with around two feet of water. The water level will be reaching the bottom of the USGS gage house with a possible data transmission loss.
8 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding occurs in the tailwater pool and the woodlands along the creek downstream of Jack Turner Dam on Parkers Lake. The maintenance road and two small bridges downstream of the dam will be flooded with around one foot of water.
7 ft
Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding occurs in the tailwater pool and the woodlands along the creek downstream of Jack Turner Dam on Parkers Lake. Portions of the maintenance road downstream of the dam will begin to flood.
6 ft
Bankfull conditions are reached in the tailwater pool and creek downstream of Jack Turner Dam on Parkers Lake. The water level will reach the bottom of two small bridges on a maintenance road just downstream of the dam.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2019 | 7.07 ft | 1,960 cfs |
| Mar 19, 2003 | 6.85 ft | 1,820 cfs |
| Jul 6, 2005 | 6.59 ft | 1,640 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MBHG1
River
Big Haynes Creek
County
Rockdale, GA
Coordinates
33.7292°N, 83.9372°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Big Haynes Creek at Jack Turner Dam near Milstead?
The Big Haynes Creek at Jack Turner Dam near Milstead gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02207418) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Big Haynes Creek at Jack Turner Dam near Milstead?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Big Haynes Creek at Jack Turner Dam near Milstead is 7 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 8 feet, and major flooding at 10 feet.
How do I get alerts when Big Haynes Creek rises?
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Where is the Big Haynes Creek at Jack Turner Dam near Milstead gauge located?
The gauge is located in Rockdale County, Georgia at coordinates 33.7292°N, 83.9372°W. USGS site number: 02207418. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Automated gauge readings are now available, courtesy of the USGS.
- Gauge reading affected by reservoir operations.