Grays Landing Dam dam
Grays Landing Dam
Grays Landing Dam, located in Toombs, Georgia, along Horn Creek, is a private Earth dam primarily used for recreation purposes. Built in 1962, the dam stands at a height of 19 feet and has a length of 770 feet, providing a storage capacity of 319 acre-feet. With a surface area of 15 acres and a drainage area of 1435 acres, the dam serves as a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts seeking water-based activities.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential and not having a condition assessment rating, Grays Landing Dam is considered to have a moderate risk level. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with no state regulation or inspection requirements in place. While the dam has not been modified in recent years and lacks an emergency action plan, it remains a focal point for recreation in the area.
With its picturesque location and ample storage capacity, Grays Landing Dam is a notable structure for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore. The dam's historical significance, coupled with its potential for outdoor activities, makes it an intriguing site for those interested in the intersection of water management and recreational use in the beautiful state of 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 Grays Landing Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Altamaha River Near Baxley | 3,720 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River At Lumber City | 2,260 cfs | → |
| Ohoopee River Near Reidsville | 43 cfs | → |
| Oconee River Near Mount Vernon | 957 cfs | → |
| Turnpike Creek Near Mcrae | · | → |
| Canoochee River Near Claxton | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Grays Landing Dam.
Boat launches
- Benton Powell Road 267-315, Uvalda
- Deen's Landing Road 688-700, Baxley
- ⛉ Riverwood Trail 45, Uvalda
- Highway 135, Uvalda
- Cherokee Road Wheeler County
- East Golden Isles Highway Telfair County
Campgrounds
- Falling Rocks County Park
- Towns Bluff County Park
- Gordonia-Alatamaha State Park
- Little Ocmulgee State Park
Fishing spots
Track Grays Landing Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Grays Landing Dam
Where does the data for Grays Landing 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 Grays Landing Dam.