Lake Alexandra Dam dam
Lake Alexandra Dam
Lake Alexandra Dam, also known as Scott Lake Dam, is a state-owned structure located in Thomas, Georgia. Built in 1955, this earth dam stands at a height of 26 feet and has a storage capacity of 195 acre-feet. Its primary purpose is for fire protection, stock, or as a small fish pond, serving the local community in various ways. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam has not been rated for its condition but undergoes inspections every five years to ensure its safety.
Situated within the Savannah District and owned by the state of Georgia, Lake Alexandra Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region. With a surface area of 12 acres and a drainage area of 220 square miles, it provides essential water storage for its surroundings. Despite being uncontrolled, the spillway type and outlet gates of the dam have been designed to manage any excess water efficiently. The dam's location in Thomasville makes it a vital asset for both water supply and environmental conservation efforts in the area.
As a key infrastructure for fire protection and water storage, Lake Alexandra Dam serves as a valuable resource for the community in Thomas, Georgia. With its strategic design and low hazard potential, the dam continues to play a significant role in ensuring water security and environmental sustainability in the region. Through regular inspections and maintenance, the state-owned structure remains a reliable asset for managing water resources and mitigating potential risks associated with its operation.
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 Lake Alexandra Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ochlockonee River Near Thomasville | 574 cfs | → |
| Ochlockonee River Nr Concord | 844 cfs | → |
| Little Attapulgus Creek At Attapulgus | 7 cfs | → |
| Ochlockonee River Nr Havana | 703 cfs | → |
| Flint River At Bainbridge | 3,580 cfs | → |
| Okapilco Creek At Ga 33 | 14 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Alexandra Dam.
Boat launches
- Highway 93, Cairo
- State Park Road Grady County
- Hadley Ferry Road 154, Cairo
- Gainous Road Boat Ramp
- Cedar Springs Road Grady County
- Roco County Road 16900, Tallahassee
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- 2 Miles Below Dam On Lake Talquin To Ochlockonee Bay
- Headwaters To Concrete Bridge (Burnt Bridge) On Fh 13 (Where River Enters Bradwell Ray Wilderness)
- Bradwell Bay Wilderness (Northern Boundary) To Bradwell Bay Wilderness Boundary At Trice Bridge On Fr 329
- Tirce Creek Bridge (Monkey Creek) To Forest Service Property Boundary In Sec 13
- State Highway 6 To The Confluence With The Suwannee River
Track Lake Alexandra Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Lake Alexandra Dam
Where does the data for Lake Alexandra 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 Lake Alexandra Dam.