Lionel Lake Dam dam
Lionel Lake Dam
Lionel Lake Dam, located in Gwinnett County, Georgia, stands as a private earth dam primarily used for recreation purposes. Completed in 1975, this dam boasts a height of 27 feet and a hydraulic height of 74 feet, with a storage capacity of 49 acre-feet and a surface area of 5 acres. While the dam is uncontrolled with an unlisted foundation type, its hazard potential is rated as low, offering a moderate risk level.
The dam's unique design, featuring a buttress core type, provides a picturesque backdrop for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking to explore the surrounding area. With a drainage area of 52 square miles and a normal storage capacity of 37 acre-feet, Lionel Lake Dam offers visitors a tranquil setting for outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and wildlife observation. Despite its moderate risk level, the dam's condition remains unrated, leaving room for further assessment and potential risk management measures.
As a notable landmark in the Gwinnett County landscape, Lionel Lake Dam stands as a testament to the intersection of water resource management and recreational enjoyment. With its rich history and scenic surroundings, the dam serves as a focal point for local residents and visitors alike, highlighting the importance of sustainable dam operations and maintenance practices in the face of changing climate patterns. As enthusiasts continue to appreciate the natural beauty of this area, efforts to ensure the dam's safety and functionality remain crucial for preserving its legacy for future generations.
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 Lionel Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Alcovy River Near Lawrenceville | 8 cfs | → |
| Suwanee Creek At Suwanee | 21 cfs | → |
| Alcovy River At New Hope Road | 18 cfs | → |
| Apalachee River At Fence Road | 1 cfs | → |
| Big Haynes Creek At Lenora Road | 9 cfs | → |
| Dick Creek At Old Atlanta Rd | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lionel Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Saint Ives Country Club Parkway Johns Creek
- Chattahochee River Park Peachtree Corners
- Lake Windward Landing 139, Alpharetta
- Van Pugh North Park
- Kings Point Drive Forsyth County
- Browns Bridge Road Forsyth County
Campgrounds
- James Shackleford County Park
- Stone Mountain Campground
- Stone Mountain Park Campground
- Shoal Creek - Lake Lanier
- Sawnee
- Chestnut Ridge - Lake Lanier
Fishing spots
Track Lionel Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Lionel Lake Dam
Where does the data for Lionel 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 Lionel Lake Dam.