Steele Lake Dam dam
Steele Lake Dam
Steele Lake Dam, located in Locust Grove, Georgia, was completed in 1960 for recreational purposes along the Bethlehem Bottoms River. This privately owned earth dam stands at a height of 21 feet and spans 315 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 79 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is for recreation, offering a serene and scenic spot for water enthusiasts in Henry County.
Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment rating, Steele Lake Dam has not been inspected or assessed for its condition recently. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with no associated locks or gates for water flow control. While the dam is not regulated by the state and has no enforcement or permitting requirements, its location and importance for recreational activities highlight the need for regular maintenance and oversight to ensure its safety and longevity for water resource and climate enthusiasts.
With its tranquil setting and historical significance as a recreational spot in Georgia, Steele Lake Dam serves as a popular destination for locals and visitors alike. While its risk level is considered moderate, continued monitoring and maintenance are essential to uphold its integrity and safety for all who enjoy the beauty and serenity it provides along the Bethlehem Bottoms River. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the importance of responsible dam management and upkeep is crucial to preserving such valuable natural assets for future generations to appreciate and enjoy.
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 Steele Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pates Creek At Buster Lewis Rd Near Flippen | 10 cfs | → |
| Flint River Near Lovejoy | 25 cfs | → |
| Honey Creek At Ga 212 | 8 cfs | → |
| Shoal Creek At Shoal Creek Rd | 9 cfs | → |
| South River At Klondike Road | 108 cfs | → |
| Flint River Near Griffin | 60 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Steele Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Lakeshore Drive Henry County
- West Mcintosh Road Spalding County
- Burch Lake Road Fayette County
- Wise Creek Tail Jasper County
- Peachtree Parkway 488, Shake Rag
- 1124 Peachtree City
Campgrounds
- High Falls State Park
- Indian Springs State Park
- Newton Factory Shoals Rec Area
- Rush Creek Campground
- Gladesville Campground
- Stone Mountain Campground
Fishing spots
- Clayton County International Park
- Griffin City Reservoir
- Jester Creek
- High Falls Lake
- Indian Springs State Park Lake
- Jackson Lake
Track Steele Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Steele Lake Dam
Where does the data for Steele 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 Steele Lake Dam.