Bunyan Lake Dam dam
Bunyan Lake Dam
Located in Morrow, Georgia, Bunyan Lake Dam was completed in 1955 and serves as a recreational spot for water and climate enthusiasts. The dam, standing at 22 feet high with a hydraulic height of 17.2 feet, holds a maximum storage capacity of 82 acre-feet and a normal storage of 62.2 acre-feet. With a surface area of 8.3 acres and a drainage area of 120 acres, the dam offers a serene environment for outdoor activities and wildlife observation.
Managed by a private owner, Bunyan Lake Dam is primarily used for recreation purposes and is classified as an Earth dam with a Buttress core type. While the hazard potential of the dam is considered undetermined, the risk assessment indicates a moderate risk level. Despite not being regulated by the state, the dam has not been inspected since July 1984, and its condition assessment is currently not rated. Water resource and climate enthusiasts can enjoy the beauty of Bunyan Lake Dam while potentially contributing to its ongoing risk management measures.
With its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, Bunyan Lake Dam provides a picturesque setting for visitors to appreciate the intersection of water resources and climate. While the dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures remain unclear, the site offers a unique opportunity for individuals to engage with nature and explore the dynamics of water management in a recreational context. As a part of the Mobile District in Georgia, Bunyan Lake Dam stands as a testament to the importance of responsible stewardship of water resources for both present enjoyment and future sustainability.
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 Bunyan Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pates Creek At Buster Lewis Rd Near Flippen | 9 cfs | → |
| South River At Flakes Mill Road Nr Atlanta | 35 cfs | → |
| South River At Forest Park Road | 13 cfs | → |
| Intrenchment Creek Near Atlanta | 4 cfs | → |
| South River At Klondike Road | 111 cfs | → |
| Flint River Near Lovejoy | 26 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bunyan Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Lakeshore Drive Henry County
- Burch Lake Road Fayette County
- Peachtree Parkway 488, Shake Rag
- 1124 Peachtree City
- Pine Crest Drive 127, Peachtree City
- Hooch Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Stone Mountain Park Campground
- Stone Mountain Campground
- Cochran Mill County Park
- Dobbins Lakeside Military
- Newton Factory Shoals Rec Area
Fishing spots
- Clayton County International Park
- Jester Creek
- Chapel Hill Park
- Buena Vista Lake
- Davidson Mountain Nature Preserve
- Avondale Lake
Track Bunyan Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Bunyan Lake Dam
Where does the data for Bunyan 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 Undetermined 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 Bunyan Lake Dam.