Lake Eureka Dam dam
Lake Eureka Dam
Lake Eureka Dam, also known as Meldrin Millpond, is a privately owned structure situated in Screven, Georgia. The dam, primarily built for recreation purposes, is an earth-type dam with a buttress core design, standing at a height of 8 feet and spanning a length of 590 feet. The reservoir created by the dam has a normal storage capacity of 265 acre-feet, providing a surface area of 106 acres for outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and picnicking.
Although the dam has a low hazard potential and is currently not rated for its condition, it undergoes regular inspections every 5 years to ensure its structural integrity. The last inspection was conducted in March 2018, and the risk assessment categorizes the dam's overall risk as moderate. Despite not being regulated by the state or having a state permit, the dam meets the necessary safety guidelines and is equipped with uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates to manage water flow.
With its picturesque location and ample recreational opportunities, Lake Eureka Dam serves as a popular destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking a tranquil retreat in the heart of Georgia. The dam's serene surroundings and moderate risk level make it an ideal spot for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy nature while appreciating the importance of responsible dam management and maintenance.
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 Lake Eureka Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Savannah River Near Clyo | 8,430 cfs | → |
| Ogeechee River At Rocky Ford Rd | 2,630 cfs | → |
| Ebenezer Creek At Springfield | 17 cfs | → |
| Savannah R At Burtons Ferry Br Nr Millhaven | 6,070 cfs | → |
| Brier Creek At Millhaven | 1,250 cfs | → |
| Coosawhatchie River Near Hampton | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Eureka Dam.
Boat launches
- Cohen's Bluff Road Allendale County
- Tommy Long Road 158, Rincon
- Rahn Station Road Effingham County
- Plant Mcintosh Road Effingham County
- Becks Ferry Road Jasper County
Fishing spots
- Whittakers Pond
- Magnolia Springs State Park Lake
- Savannah River
- Watson Pond
- Little Black River
- Fish Feeder #1
Track Lake Eureka Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Lake Eureka Dam
Where does the data for Lake Eureka 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 Lake Eureka Dam.