Honeywood Lake Dam #4 dam
Honeywood Lake Dam #4
Honeywood Lake Dam #4, also known as Cannafax L/D #4, is a privately owned earth dam located in Lamar, Georgia near the city of Barnesville. Built in 1965, this dam primarily serves the purpose of recreation, offering a serene spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy. With a height of 27.6 feet and a storage capacity of 140 acre-feet, the dam encompasses a surface area of 9 acres and drains an area of 67 square miles.
Although Honeywood Lake Dam #4 has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition, it is subject to regular inspections every 5 years, with the last inspection conducted in September 2014. The dam features uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, and has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. While it is not regulated by the state, it falls under state jurisdiction and is subject to state inspections. The dam's location and design, with a buttress core type and unknown foundation, make it a notable feature in the Savannah District.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts looking to explore Honeywood Lake Dam #4, its tranquil surroundings and recreational offerings provide a unique opportunity to appreciate the intersection of human engineering and natural landscapes. As a privately owned structure with a focus on recreation, this dam serves as a reminder of the importance of sustainable water management practices and the need for regular inspections and risk assessments to ensure its continued safety and functionality. Whether for leisurely activities or educational purposes, Honeywood Lake Dam #4 offers a fascinating glimpse into the intersection of water resources, climate considerations, and human infrastructure.
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 Honeywood Lake Dam #4 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Shoal Creek At Shoal Creek Rd | 8 cfs | → |
| Flint River Near Griffin | 66 cfs | → |
| Flint River Near Culloden | 449 cfs | → |
| Line Creek Near Senoia | 14 cfs | → |
| Flint River Near Lovejoy | 29 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River Near Jackson | 433 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Honeywood Lake Dam #4.
Boat launches
- East Bagwell Road Pike County
- West Mcintosh Road Spalding County
- Talbot County
- Burch Lake Road Fayette County
- Round Oak-Juliette Road Monroe County
Campgrounds
- High Falls State Park
- Indian Springs State Park
- Gladesville Campground
- Dames Ferry County Park
- Rush Creek Campground
- Arrowhead County Park
Fishing spots
- High Falls Lake
- Griffin City Reservoir
- Indian Springs State Park Lake
- Padgett Lake
- Lake Tobesofkee
- Jackson Lake
Track Honeywood Lake Dam #4 in the Snoflo app
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About Honeywood Lake Dam #4
Where does the data for Honeywood Lake Dam #4 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 Honeywood Lake Dam #4.