Singletary Lake Dam #3 dam
Singletary Lake Dam #3
Singletary Lake Dam #3, located in Ochlocknee, Georgia, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1960 with a primary purpose of fire protection, stock, and small fish pond. This dam has a height of 17.8 feet and a hydraulic height of 16.2 feet, with a storage capacity of 126 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, it is regularly inspected by state authorities, with the last inspection conducted in August 2019.
The dam, part of the Savannah District of the USACE, has an uncontrolled spillway type and outlet gates, with a drainage area of 25 square miles and a surface area of 12 acres. It serves as a vital resource for the local community, providing water storage and recreational opportunities. With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, the dam's condition is currently not rated, but it continues to be monitored to ensure the safety of surrounding areas in case of emergencies.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Singletary Lake Dam #3 an intriguing example of a privately owned dam in Georgia, showcasing the importance of proper maintenance and monitoring to mitigate potential risks. The dam's history, design details, and storage capacity offer valuable insights into the intersection of infrastructure and environmental conservation, making it a significant site for those interested in water management and climate resilience efforts in the region.
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 Singletary Lake Dam #3 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ochlockonee River Near Thomasville | 381 cfs | → |
| Ochlockonee River Nr Concord | 815 cfs | → |
| Flint River At Riverview Plantation Nr Hopeful | 3,000 cfs | → |
| Flint River At Newton | 2,620 cfs | → |
| Ichawaynochaway Creek Below Newton | 366 cfs | → |
| Little Attapulgus Creek At Attapulgus | 6 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Singletary Lake Dam #3.
Boat launches
- State Park Road Grady County
- Gainous Road Boat Ramp
- Cedar Springs Road Grady County
- Highway 93, Cairo
- Hadley Ferry Road 154, Cairo
- Boat Landing Road Mitchell County
Track Singletary Lake Dam #3 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Singletary Lake Dam #3
Where does the data for Singletary Lake Dam #3 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 Singletary Lake Dam #3.