Conners Lake Dam No. 1 dam
Conners Lake Dam No. 1
Conners Lake Dam No. 1, also known as North Royce Lake Dam, is a private earth dam located in Pulaski, Georgia. Built in 1965, the dam stands at a height of 12.2 meters and stretches 355 meters in length. The primary purpose of this dam is for recreation, offering a surface area of 9.5 hectares and a normal storage capacity of 50.5 million gallons.
Despite being privately owned, Conners Lake Dam No. 1 is not regulated or inspected by the state of Georgia. It has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. With a moderate risk assessment score of 3, the dam does not fall under the jurisdiction of any federal agency and does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, further emphasizing its recreational focus and low-risk profile.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Conners Lake Dam No. 1 an intriguing structure for its historical significance and recreational offerings. Despite its age, the dam continues to provide a safe and enjoyable environment for visitors to engage in various water activities. As an unregulated and privately owned dam, it serves as a reminder of the diverse landscape and infrastructure supporting water resources in Georgia.
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 Conners Lake Dam No. 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ocmulgee River At Hawkinsville | 1,200 cfs | → |
| Tucsawhatchee Creek Near Hawkinsville | 14 cfs | → |
| Turkey Creek At Byromville | 3 cfs | → |
| Oconee River At Dublin | 652 cfs | → |
| Turnpike Creek Near Mcrae | · | → |
| Flint River At Ga 26 | 1,260 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Conners Lake Dam No. 1.
Boat launches
- County Road Hawkinsville
- Pulaski County
- Sand Hammock Road, Hawkinsville
- Dodge Lake Road, Eastman
- Highway 96, Bonaire
- Haven Way 498, Perry
Track Conners Lake Dam No. 1 in the Snoflo app
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About Conners Lake Dam No. 1
Where does the data for Conners Lake Dam No. 1 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 Conners Lake Dam No. 1.