Bell Lake Dam dam
Bell Lake Dam
Bell Lake Dam in Reynolds, Georgia, stands as a testament to the importance of water resource management for irrigation purposes. Built in 1956, this private-owned earth dam serves the primary purpose of providing water for irrigation in the region, with a storage capacity of 88 acre-feet. The dam has a height of 9.8 feet and a hydraulic height of 8.2 feet, ensuring a steady water supply for agricultural activities in the area.
Despite being unregulated by the state, Bell Lake Dam has a low hazard potential and is considered to be in moderate condition. It features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, contributing to its efficient water management system. While the dam has not been rated for its condition, it continues to fulfill its intended purpose of supporting irrigation in Taylor County, Georgia. With a risk assessment rating of moderate (3), the dam is an essential component of the local water resource infrastructure.
Located in the Savannah District and overseen by private owners, Bell Lake Dam showcases the intersection of human intervention and natural resources. As climate change continues to impact water availability and quality, dams like Bell Lake play a crucial role in ensuring sustainable water use for agriculture and local communities. The dam's historical significance, combined with its practical utility, makes it a noteworthy site for water resource and climate enthusiasts alike.
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 Bell Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Flint River Near Culloden | 465 cfs | → |
| Tobesofkee Creek Near Macon | 6 cfs | → |
| Flint River At Ga 26 | 1,250 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River At Macon | 694 cfs | → |
| Turkey Creek At Byromville | 3 cfs | → |
| Falling Creek Near Juliette | 9 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bell Lake Dam.
Campgrounds
- Whitewater Creek County Park
- Arrowhead County Park
- Claystone County Park
- Central City Park - State Fairgrounds
- Andersonville City Campground
Fishing spots
- Mccant's Mill Pond
- Lake Tobesofkee
- Dodge County Public Fishing Area
- Houston Lake
- High Falls Lake
- Indian Springs State Park Lake
Track Bell 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 Bell Lake Dam
Where does the data for Bell 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 Bell Lake Dam.