Mcearchern Lake Dam dam
Mcearchern Lake Dam
Mcearchern Lake Dam, located in Monroe, Georgia, is a private earth dam primarily used for recreation purposes. Standing at a height of 22 feet and stretching 270 feet in length, this dam has a storage capacity of 73 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 5 acres. While the dam's hazard potential is rated as low and its condition assessment is not rated, its overall risk assessment is moderate.
Despite not being state-regulated or inspected, Mcearchern Lake Dam serves as a vital recreational resource for the local community. The dam features uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, with no associated structures or locks. With its picturesque location and ample storage capacity, the dam provides a tranquil setting for outdoor activities and water sports. While it may not be subject to stringent regulatory oversight, Mcearchern Lake Dam remains a cherished asset in the region and offers a valuable retreat for water resource and climate enthusiasts alike.
Although the dam's construction year is unspecified, its design and purpose highlight the importance of sustainable water management practices. With a risk management approach in place and a moderate risk assessment score, Mcearchern Lake Dam continues to play a crucial role in providing recreational opportunities while ensuring the safety and well-being of its surrounding environment. As a privately-owned structure in Georgia, this dam serves as a reminder of the balance between human recreation and the preservation of water resources in a changing climate landscape.
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 Mcearchern Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tobesofkee Creek Near Macon | 7 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River At Macon | 661 cfs | → |
| Falling Creek Near Juliette | 6 cfs | → |
| Flint River Near Culloden | 601 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River Near Jackson | 441 cfs | → |
| Murder Creek Below Eatonton | 37 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mcearchern Lake Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Arrowhead County Park
- Claystone County Park
- Dames Ferry County Park
- Central City Park - State Fairgrounds
- Gladesville Campground
- High Falls State Park
Fishing spots
- Lake Tobesofkee
- High Falls Lake
- Indian Springs State Park Lake
- Miller Creek Lake Recreation Area
- Houston Lake
- Mccant's Mill Pond
Track Mcearchern Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Mcearchern Lake Dam
Where does the data for Mcearchern 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 Mcearchern Lake Dam.