Deerwood Lake Dam dam
Deerwood Lake Dam
Deerwood Lake Dam, located in the picturesque surroundings of Julia Lake Environs in Brantley, Georgia, is a private-owned structure primarily used for recreation. Standing at a height of 20 feet and completed in 1960, this earth dam boasts a storage capacity of 205 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 135 acre-feet. The dam spans 1400 feet in length and covers a surface area of 18 acres, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers.
Despite being state-regulated and inspected, Deerwood Lake Dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of its condition assessment. With an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the dam is designed to handle moderate risk levels. The last inspection in March 2016 revealed no significant issues, ensuring the safety of the surrounding community and wildlife. While the dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures remain undisclosed, it continues to serve as a vital recreational resource in the region.
Managed by private owners and situated within the Jacksonville District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Deerwood Lake Dam stands as a testament to sustainable water resource management and climate-conscious infrastructure development. Its strategic location and design highlight the importance of balancing human needs with environmental preservation, making it a noteworthy site for water resource and climate enthusiasts 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 Deerwood Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Satilla River At Atkinson | 69 cfs | → |
| Little Satilla River Near Offerman | 1 cfs | → |
| Satilla River Near Waycross | 107 cfs | → |
| Altamaha River At Doctortown | 4,520 cfs | → |
| Peacock Creek At Mcintosh | 4 cfs | → |
| North Prong St. Marys River At Moniac | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Deerwood Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Us 82;Ga 520 Brantley County
- Route 99, Brunswick
- Highway 17 19974, White Oak
- Highway 17 4351, Brunswick
- Old Jacksonville Highway, Brunswick
- Burnt Fort Road 12100, White Oak
Campgrounds
- Blythe Island Regional Park
- Altamaha Regional Park
- Altamaha County Park
- Laura S. Walker State Park
- Barrington County Park
- Jekyll Island Campground
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Begins Approximately 1 Mile Upstream Of Flea Hill, Georgia To The Bells River Confluence
- Begins Approximately 1 Mile Downstream Of U.S. 301 Crossing To Ends Approximately 1 Mile Upstream Of Flea Hill, Georgia
- Trader's Hill To Ends Approximately 1 Mile Downstream Of U.S. 301 Crossing
- The Headwaters To The Suwannee River Sill At River Mile 238
- The Suwannee River Sill At River Mile 238 To The Little River Springs At River Mile 81
Track Deerwood 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 Deerwood Lake Dam
Where does the data for Deerwood 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 Deerwood Lake Dam.