Griffin Lake Dam dam
Griffin Lake Dam
Griffin Lake Dam, located in Houston County, Georgia, stands as a key structure for recreation in the area. Completed in 1978, this earth dam with a buttress core has a height of 14 feet and a length of 620 feet, creating a reservoir with a normal storage capacity of 42 acre-feet. The dam, situated on Redding Branch in the Kersey Lake environs, offers opportunities for boating, fishing, and other water-based activities, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
Despite being classified as a low hazard potential structure, Griffin Lake Dam undergoes regular inspections, with the last one dating back to 2007. The dam is also equipped with uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, ensuring proper water flow management. With a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam stands as a reliable asset for the community, providing both recreational opportunities and essential water resource management in the region. As a local government-owned facility, Griffin Lake Dam plays a vital role in supporting the environmental and social well-being of the area.
With its serene surroundings and recreational offerings, Griffin Lake Dam serves as a picturesque destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts. Its strategic location, combined with its functional design and moderate risk assessment, highlights the importance of this earth dam in providing both leisure and practical benefits to the community. Whether enjoying a day of fishing or simply taking in the natural beauty of the reservoir, Griffin Lake Dam stands as a valuable asset in Houston County, Georgia, showcasing the harmonious relationship between water management and recreational activities.
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 Griffin Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ocmulgee River At Hawkinsville | 1,470 cfs | → |
| Tucsawhatchee Creek Near Hawkinsville | 18 cfs | → |
| Tobesofkee Creek Near Macon | 7 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River At Macon | 647 cfs | → |
| Turkey Creek At Byromville | 4 cfs | → |
| Flint River At Ga 26 | 1,490 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Griffin Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Haven Way 498, Perry
- Highway 96, Bonaire
- General Courtney Hodges Boulevard 2337-2355, Perry
- Pulaski County
- County Road Hawkinsville
- Macon
Campgrounds
- Warner Robins Afb Military
- Central City Park - State Fairgrounds
- Arrowhead County Park
- Claystone County Park
- Whitewater Creek County Park
Fishing spots
- Houston Lake
- Dodge County Public Fishing Area
- Lake Tobesofkee
- Mccant's Mill Pond
- Miller Creek Lake Recreation Area
- Fuller Lake
Track Griffin Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Griffin Lake Dam
Where does the data for Griffin 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 Griffin Lake Dam.