Forest Lake Dam dam
Forest Lake Dam
Forest Lake Dam, located in Clark Hill Lake, Georgia, was completed in 1967 and stands at a height of 25 feet with a length of 440 feet. It is classified as an earth dam with a primary purpose of recreation, providing a storage capacity of 135 acre-feet and a surface area of 11 acres. The dam is under private ownership and is inspected regularly by state authorities, with a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating.
Despite being privately owned, Forest Lake Dam falls under state jurisdiction and is not regulated by state agencies for permitting or enforcement. The dam is primarily designed for recreation and is not equipped with controlled spillways or outlet gates, posing a moderate risk level. The surrounding area benefits from the dam's presence, providing opportunities for water-based activities and enhancing the natural landscape of Lincoln County, Georgia.
Overall, Forest Lake Dam serves as a vital structure for both recreational purposes and water resource management in the region. While it has a low hazard potential, regular inspections ensure its safety and functionality, contributing to the local ecosystem and enhancing the quality of life for residents and visitors alike.
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 Forest Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Stevens Creek Near Modoc | 43 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Washington | 18 cfs | → |
| Augusta Canal Nr Augusta (Upper) | 2,440 cfs | → |
| Butler Creek Below 7th Avenue | 8 cfs | → |
| Kettle Creek Near Washington | 3 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Mt. Carmel | 68 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Forest Lake Dam.
⚓ Boat launches
- Double Branches Boat Ramp
- Thomson Highway Lincolnton
- Mcduffie County
- Lincoln County
- Ridge Road 5943, Columbia County
- Ga 220 Lincoln County
⛺ Campgrounds
- Clay Hill - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Winfield - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Mistletoe State Park
- Pointes West Military - Fort Gordon
- Raysville - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Big Hart - Strom Thurmond Lake
🎣 Fishing spots
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About Forest Lake Dam
Where does the data for Forest 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 Forest Lake Dam.