Stewarts Lake Dam dam
Stewarts Lake Dam
Stewarts Lake Dam in DeKalb, Georgia, stands as a unique recreational site with a primary purpose of offering leisure activities to visitors. Completed in 1950, this Earth dam boasts a height of 19 feet and a hydraulic height of 13 feet, providing a picturesque setting for outdoor enthusiasts. The dam's maximum storage capacity of 90.9 acre-feet ensures a tranquil environment for activities such as fishing, boating, and wildlife observation.
Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, Stewarts Lake Dam remains an essential part of the local landscape, serving as a haven for water resource and climate enthusiasts. The dam's uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates add to its charm, while its untouched foundations and core types hint at a timeless quality. Its location near Lithonia and the guidance of State ownership ensure that it continues to provide a safe and enjoyable experience for all who visit.
With a surface area of 13 acres and a normal storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, Stewarts Lake Dam offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. As a destination overseen by the State of Georgia, this dam represents not only a recreational hub but also a vital link to the natural beauty and tranquility of the surrounding area. Whether exploring its waters or simply enjoying the scenic views, Stewarts Lake Dam is a testament to the enduring allure of water resources and the importance of preserving them 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 Stewarts Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow River At Pleasant Hill Rd | 76 cfs | → |
| South River At Klondike Road | 171 cfs | → |
| South River At Flakes Mill Road Nr Atlanta | 79 cfs | → |
| Yellow River At Ga 124 | 75 cfs | → |
| No Business Creek At Lee Road | 2 cfs | → |
| Honey Creek At Ga 212 | 11 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Stewarts Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Lakeshore Drive Henry County
- Chattahochee River Park Peachtree Corners
- Cobb Parkway South Vinings
- West Palisades Vinings
- Saint Ives Country Club Parkway Johns Creek
- Riveredge Lane Northwest Sandy Springs
Campgrounds
- Stone Mountain Campground
- Stone Mountain Park Campground
- Newton Factory Shoals Rec Area
- James Shackleford County Park
- Dobbins Lakeside Military
- Fort Yargo State Park
Fishing spots
- Davidson Mountain Nature Preserve
- Lake To-Lani
- Chapel Hill Park
- Avondale Lake
- Buena Vista Lake
- Parkers Lake
Track Stewarts 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 Stewarts Lake Dam
Where does the data for Stewarts 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 Stewarts Lake Dam.