Days Lake Dam dam
Days Lake Dam
Days Lake Dam, located in Monroe, Georgia, was completed in 1960 by designer Cecil B. Day and serves as a private recreational resource in the Rum Creek Church environs. This earth dam stands at a height of 41 feet and spans 530 feet, providing a storage capacity of 94 acre-feet for a surface area of 4 acres. Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam has not been rated for its condition, and no emergency action plan (EAP) is currently in place.
With its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, Days Lake Dam presents a unique blend of stone core and earth foundation construction. The dam is state-regulated and inspected, showcasing a commitment to safety and compliance with state jurisdiction. Despite its recreational primary purpose, the dam's associated structures are minimal, with no federal funding or oversight reported.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Days Lake Dam offers a fascinating case study of a privately owned recreational dam in Georgia. Its historical significance, design elements, and risk assessment profile provide valuable insights into the management of small-scale water infrastructure and the importance of regulatory oversight for safeguarding surrounding communities and the environment.
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 Days Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Falling Creek Near Juliette | 5 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River Near Jackson | 441 cfs | → |
| Tobesofkee Creek Near Macon | 6 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River At Macon | 651 cfs | → |
| Shoal Creek At Shoal Creek Rd | 9 cfs | → |
| Flint River Near Culloden | 628 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Days Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Round Oak-Juliette Road Monroe County
- Lake Juliette Day Use Area And Boat Ramp
- Popes Ferry Landing
- Wise Creek Tail Jasper County
- Macon
Campgrounds
- High Falls State Park
- Indian Springs State Park
- Dames Ferry County Park
- Gladesville Campground
- Rush Creek Campground
- Arrowhead County Park
Fishing spots
- High Falls Lake
- Indian Springs State Park Lake
- Lake Tobesofkee
- Jackson Lake
- Miller Creek Lake Recreation Area
- Griffin City Reservoir
Track Days Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Days Lake Dam
Where does the data for Days 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 Days Lake Dam.