Shiloh Lake Dam dam
Shiloh Lake Dam
Shiloh Lake Dam, located in Hahira, Georgia, is a privately-owned structure primarily used for recreation purposes. Built in 1980 by the Soil Conservation Service (SCS), this earth dam stands at a height of 12.6 feet and has a hydraulic height of 11.7 feet. With a storage capacity of 309 acre-feet and a surface area of 40 acres, Shiloh Lake Dam serves as a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy water-based activities.
Despite being unregulated by the state, Shiloh Lake Dam has a low hazard potential and is classified as having a moderate risk level. The dam's condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated," with the last inspection conducted in April 2014. While it lacks an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and up-to-date risk management measures, the structure poses minimal danger to surrounding areas. As part of the Jacksonville District in the US Army Corps of Engineers, Shiloh Lake Dam continues to provide a safe and enjoyable environment for visitors seeking recreational opportunities in the heart of Lowndes County.
With its picturesque surroundings and ample storage capacity, Shiloh Lake Dam remains a valuable resource for the local community and a haven for water resource and climate enthusiasts. Despite its private ownership and limited governmental oversight, this earth dam stands as a testament to effective design and construction by the SCS. As visitors explore the waters of Shiloh Lake, they can appreciate the balance between recreational enjoyment and environmental stewardship that this dam represents in the Georgia landscape.
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 Shiloh Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Withlacoochee River At Mcmillan Rd | 170 cfs | → |
| Withlacoochee River At Us 84 | 76 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Adel | 497 cfs | → |
| Okapilco Creek At Ga 33 | 14 cfs | → |
| Alapaha River At Statenville | 51 cfs | → |
| Alapaha River Near Alapaha | 91 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Shiloh Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Valdosta Highway, Valdosta
- Adel Highway 17562, Barney
- Reed Bingham State Park
- Rountree Bridge Road Colquitt County
- Reed Bingham Road Colquitt County
- Highway 94, Statenville
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Shiloh Lake Dam 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 Shiloh Lake Dam
Where does the data for Shiloh 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 Shiloh Lake Dam.