Lowe Lake Dam dam
Lowe Lake Dam
Lowe Lake Dam in Georgia, completed in 1972, serves as a vital recreational resource for the community with a primary purpose of recreation. Owned privately, the dam stands at a height of 17 feet and has a storage capacity of 180 acre-feet. The dam, classified as an Earth dam with a Buttress core type, overlooks a surface area of 19 acres and serves a drainage area of 170 square miles.
Although the dam has a low hazard potential, it is not currently rated for its condition. The last inspection conducted in 2017 revealed a moderate risk level (3) associated with the dam. Despite lacking certain safety assessments and emergency preparedness measures, Lowe Lake Dam remains a significant feature in the Wayside Environs area, attracting water resource and climate enthusiasts who appreciate its role in providing recreational opportunities while reminding visitors of the importance of regular maintenance and monitoring for sustainable water management.
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 Lowe Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Falling Creek Near Juliette | 5 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River At Macon | 651 cfs | → |
| Murder Creek Below Eatonton | 38 cfs | → |
| Tobesofkee Creek Near Macon | 6 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Eatonton | 38 cfs | → |
| Oconee River At Milledgeville | 294 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lowe Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Popes Ferry Landing
- Lake Juliette Day Use Area And Boat Ramp
- Riverbend Trail Macon
- Round Oak-Juliette Road Monroe County
- Lakeshore Drive 3180, Macon
- Wise Creek Tail Jasper County
Campgrounds
- Dames Ferry County Park
- Central City Park - State Fairgrounds
- Lake Sinclair Recreation Area
- Lake Sinclair
- Gladesville Campground
- Rush Creek Campground
Fishing spots
- Miller Creek Lake Recreation Area
- Lake Tobesofkee
- Lake Sinclair
- Indian Springs State Park Lake
- Jackson Lake
- High Falls Lake
Track Lowe 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 Lowe Lake Dam
Where does the data for Lowe 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 Lowe Lake Dam.