Steed Lake Dam dam
Steed Lake Dam
Steed Lake Dam in Jones, Georgia, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1959 for recreational purposes. With a height of 34 feet and a length of 408 feet, the dam holds a storage capacity of 187 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 12 acres. Despite being uncontrolled, the spillway at Steed Lake Dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating.
Located within the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Steed Lake Dam is not regulated by the state and has a history of regular inspections, with the last one conducted in November 2017. The dam, designed by SCS, features buttress core types and stands as an integral part of the local landscape. While it does not have a designated emergency action plan or inundation maps, the dam's risk management measures are deemed moderate and its overall condition remains unrated.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Steed Lake Dam to be a fascinating subject of study, particularly in terms of its recreational significance and the insights it offers into earth dam construction and maintenance. As a private structure in a picturesque Georgia setting, the dam serves as a valuable resource for understanding water management practices and the importance of maintaining infrastructure to mitigate potential risks. With its historical background and moderate risk assessment, Steed Lake Dam presents a compelling case study for those interested in the intersection of water resources, climate resilience, and dam safety.
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 Steed Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Falling Creek Near Juliette | 8 cfs | → |
| Murder Creek Below Eatonton | 54 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River Near Jackson | 457 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River At Macon | 852 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Eatonton | 42 cfs | → |
| Tobesofkee Creek Near Macon | 8 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Steed Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Lake Juliette Day Use Area And Boat Ramp
- Round Oak-Juliette Road Monroe County
- Popes Ferry Landing
- Wise Creek Tail Jasper County
- Riverbend Trail Macon
- Lakeshore Drive 3180, Macon
Campgrounds
- Dames Ferry County Park
- Gladesville Campground
- Rush Creek Campground
- Indian Springs State Park
- Lake Sinclair Recreation Area
- Lake Sinclair
Fishing spots
- Miller Creek Lake Recreation Area
- Indian Springs State Park Lake
- Lake Tobesofkee
- Jackson Lake
- High Falls Lake
- Lake Sinclair
Track Steed Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Steed Lake Dam
Where does the data for Steed 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 Steed Lake Dam.