Parish Lake Dam South dam
Parish Lake Dam South
Parish Lake Dam South, located in Stewart, Georgia, was completed in 1970 and serves primarily for recreational purposes. This earth dam, with a height of 22.6 feet and a hydraulic height of 20.2 feet, impounds the waters of Ben Owens Creek to create a lake with a normal storage capacity of 62.9 acre-feet. The dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, making it a relatively safe structure.
Owned by a private entity, Parish Lake Dam South is not regulated by the state and does not require inspections or permits. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with no associated locks or other structures. Although its condition assessment is not rated, the dam's risk management measures and emergency preparedness are not detailed or up-to-date.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Parish Lake Dam South an interesting case study, given its remote location and historical construction. The dam's role in providing recreational opportunities while managing water resources in the region highlights the intersection of human development and environmental stewardship. With its unique design and moderate risk profile, this dam offers a glimpse into the diverse landscape of water infrastructure across the United States.
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 Parish Lake Dam South -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Kinchafoonee Creek At Preston | 287 cfs | → |
| Hannahatchee Creek At Union | 84 cfs | → |
| Upatoi Creek Near Columbus | 651 cfs | → |
| Uchee Creek Near Fort Mitchell | 249 cfs | → |
| Muckalee Creek Near Americus | 393 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River At Us 280 | 1,990 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Parish Lake Dam South.
Boat launches
- River Bend Park Road Chattahoochee County
- Rood Creek Landing Road Stewart County
- Chubcreek Road Russell County
- Florence Street Georgetown
- Cool Branch Road Quitman County
Campgrounds
- Riverbend County Park
- Bluff Creek
- Florence Marina State Park
- Uchee Creek Military
- Lakepoint State Park
- Bluff Creek Campground
Fishing spots
Track Parish Lake Dam South in the Snoflo app
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About Parish Lake Dam South
Where does the data for Parish Lake Dam South 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 Parish Lake Dam South.