Bay Meadows Lake Dam (Middle) dam
Bay Meadows Lake Dam (Middle)
Bay Meadows Lake Dam (Middle) in Coffee, Georgia is a privately-owned Earth dam primarily used for recreation purposes. Standing at a height of 12.4 feet with a hydraulic height of 13 feet, this dam was completed in 1965 and has a storage capacity of 137 acre-feet. The dam spans 945 feet and covers a surface area of 16 acres, providing a picturesque setting for outdoor activities.
Despite being unlisted on the National Inventory of Dams, Bay Meadows Lake Dam (Middle) is subject to state inspection, with the last inspection conducted in July 2020. Classified as having a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, the dam's condition is currently not rated. It features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, contributing to its recreational function while ensuring safety measures are in place.
Located in the Bethel South Environs near the Jacksonville District, Bay Meadows Lake Dam (Middle) offers a tranquil escape for water resource and climate enthusiasts. With its serene surroundings and moderate risk profile, this dam serves as a valuable asset for both recreational enjoyment and environmental appreciation in the state of Georgia.
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 Bay Meadows Lake Dam (Middle) -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Alapaha River Near Alapaha | 51 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River At Lumber City | 2,670 cfs | → |
| Turnpike Creek Near Mcrae | · | → |
| Little R At Tifton Worth Co Line Rd | 13 cfs | → |
| Satilla River Near Waycross | 57 cfs | → |
| Withlacoochee River At Mcmillan Rd | 183 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bay Meadows Lake Dam (Middle).
Boat launches
- Court Rd 598 Coffee County
- Jacksonville Boat Landing Road Telfair County
- Richards Drive, Enigma
- Horseshoe Loop, Enigma
- Highway 520, Enigma
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Bay Meadows Lake Dam (Middle) in the Snoflo app
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About Bay Meadows Lake Dam (Middle)
Where does the data for Bay Meadows Lake Dam (Middle) 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 Bay Meadows Lake Dam (Middle).