Glisson Lake Dam dam
Glisson Lake Dam
Glisson Lake Dam, located in the Evergreen Church Environs of Candler, Georgia, was completed in 1953 with a primary purpose of recreation. The dam stands at a height of 14.2 feet, with a hydraulic height of 11 feet, and a structural height of 11 feet. It is classified as an Earth dam with a buttress core type and an uncontrolled spillway type.
The dam has a storage capacity of 145 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 83 acre-feet. It covers a surface area of 19 acres and drains an area of 315 square miles. Although the dam's hazard potential is listed as 'Undetermined' and its condition assessment is 'Not Rated', its risk assessment is moderate. The last inspection of the dam was conducted in April 2005.
As a private-owned structure, Glisson Lake Dam does not fall under state regulation or permitting. With its scenic location and recreational purpose, the dam serves as a popular spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy leisure activities in the picturesque surroundings of Candler, 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 Glisson Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Canoochee River Near Claxton | 2 cfs | → |
| Ohoopee River Near Reidsville | 43 cfs | → |
| Ogeechee River At Rocky Ford Rd | 513 cfs | → |
| Altamaha River Near Baxley | 3,510 cfs | → |
| Oconee River Near Mount Vernon | 933 cfs | → |
| Black Creek Near Blitchton | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Glisson Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Landing Road 438, Baxley
- Getaway Lane, Surrency
- Deen's Landing Road 688-700, Baxley
- Benton Powell Road 267-315, Uvalda
Campgrounds
- Gordonia-Alatamaha State Park
- George L Smith State Park
- Primative 4
- Primative 5
- Falling Rocks County Park
Fishing spots
Track Glisson Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Glisson Lake Dam
Where does the data for Glisson 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 Undetermined 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 Glisson Lake Dam.