John Schofill Lake Dam dam
John Schofill Lake Dam
John Schofill Lake Dam, located in Fort Valley, Georgia, is a private Earth dam primarily built for recreational purposes. Completed in 1945, this dam stands at a height of 20.2 feet, with a hydraulic height of 16.5 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 92.8 acre-feet, with a normal storage of 66.5 acre-feet and a surface area of 9.5 acres.
Despite being unregulated by the state, the dam's hazard potential is categorized as low, with a moderate risk assessment rating. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, adding to its unique design. With its picturesque location and historical significance, John Schofill Lake Dam serves as a popular recreational destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the Peach County area.
While the dam's condition assessment is listed as "Not Rated," its risk management measures and emergency preparedness remain unspecified. The dam's risk assessment suggests a moderate risk level, prompting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and environment. With its rich history and potential for outdoor enjoyment, John Schofill Lake Dam continues to be a noteworthy site for those interested in water resource management and climate conservation efforts.
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 John Schofill Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Flint River At Ga 26 | 1,250 cfs | → |
| Turkey Creek At Byromville | 3 cfs | → |
| Tobesofkee Creek Near Macon | 6 cfs | → |
| Tucsawhatchee Creek Near Hawkinsville | 14 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River At Hawkinsville | 1,200 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River At Macon | 694 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near John Schofill Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- General Courtney Hodges Boulevard 2337-2355, Perry
- Haven Way 498, Perry
- Highway 96, Bonaire
- Highway 128 5374-5376, Roberta
- Pulaski County
- Macon
Campgrounds
- Whitewater Creek County Park
- Warner Robins Afb Military
- Arrowhead County Park
- Claystone County Park
- Central City Park - State Fairgrounds
- Andersonville City Campground
Fishing spots
- Dodge County Public Fishing Area
- Houston Lake
- Lake Tobesofkee
- Mccant's Mill Pond
- Lake Blackshear
- Miller Creek Lake Recreation Area
Paddle runs
Track John Schofill Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About John Schofill Lake Dam
Where does the data for John Schofill 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 John Schofill Lake Dam.