Ssi Lake Dam dam
Ssi Lake Dam
Ssi Lake Dam, also known as North Lake Dam, is a privately owned structure located in Harris, Georgia, near the city of Waverly Hall. Built in 1964, this earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet and serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a surface area of 22 acres for various water activities. With a normal storage capacity of 220 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 380 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in providing water resources for the surrounding area.
Managed by a private entity, Ssi Lake Dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway type, outlet gates, and a drainage area of 670 acres. Despite not being regulated by the state, it undergoes regular inspections, with the last one conducted in January 2020. The dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, but it continues to operate safely to support recreational activities and contribute to the local water ecosystem.
Located within the jurisdiction of the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Ssi Lake Dam is a key feature in the region's water infrastructure. The dam's design, construction, and maintenance are overseen by private entities, with no federal agencies directly involved in its operations. With its strategic location and recreational benefits, Ssi Lake Dam stands as a valuable asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the management and sustainability of dams in 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 Ssi Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Upatoi Creek Near Columbus | 165 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River At Us 280 | 1,990 cfs | → |
| Flint River Near Culloden | 601 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River At West Point | 2,950 cfs | → |
| Uchee Creek Near Fort Mitchell | 83 cfs | → |
| Yellowjacket Cr At Hammett Rd Blw Hogansville | 20 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ssi Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Talbot County
- Mcculloh Road 9001-9499, Valley
- East Bagwell Road Pike County
- West 7th Street 199, West Point
- Dam Road Troup County
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Ssi 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 Ssi Lake Dam
Where does the data for Ssi 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 Ssi Lake Dam.