Lies Lake Dam dam
Lies Lake Dam
Lies Lake Dam in Randolph, Georgia is a private-owned structure primarily used for recreation purposes. This earth dam, with a height of 20.8 feet and a length of 420 feet, holds a maximum storage capacity of 75 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 7.4 acres. Located in the Mobile District, the dam is classified as low hazard potential and has a moderate risk assessment rating.
Even though Lies Lake Dam is not regulated by the state and lacks inspection, enforcement, and permitting, its risk management measures are in place to ensure public safety. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, but its condition remains unrated. Despite the unknown completion year and designer, the dam continues to provide recreational opportunities and poses a moderate risk level for potential hazards.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts intrigued by Lies Lake Dam can appreciate its unique design, purpose, and risk assessment. While it may not have received recent inspections or state oversight, the dam serves as a valuable recreational asset in Randolph, Georgia. With its uncontrolled spillway and modest storage capacity, Lies Lake Dam offers a glimpse into the intersection of human engineering and natural water resources management.
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 Lies Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Hannahatchee Creek At Union | 34 cfs | → |
| Kinchafoonee Creek At Preston | 53 cfs | → |
| Pachitla Creek Near Edison | 60 cfs | → |
| Ichawaynochaway Creek At Ga 37 | 113 cfs | → |
| Uchee Creek Near Fort Mitchell | 91 cfs | → |
| Kinchafoonee Creek Near Dawson | 154 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lies Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Rood Creek Landing Road Stewart County
- Florence Street Georgetown
- Cool Branch Road Quitman County
- Chubcreek Road Russell County
- River Bend Park Road Chattahoochee County
- Spruce Pine Trail Early County
Campgrounds
- Bluff Creek Campground
- Lakepoint State Park
- Cotton Hill
- Florence Marina State Park
- White Oak Creek
- Hardridge Creek
Track Lies Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Lies Lake Dam
Where does the data for Lies 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 Lies Lake Dam.