Loiselle Lake Dam dam
Loiselle Lake Dam
Loiselle Lake Dam, located in Stewart, Georgia, was completed in 1985 and is primarily used for recreational purposes. Owned privately, the dam stands at a height of 26.3 feet with a hydraulic height of 22.6 feet, creating a reservoir with a normal storage capacity of 90 acre-feet. The dam is of Earth type construction with a buttress core, and features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Loiselle Lake Dam is subject to regular inspections, with the last one conducted in September 2019. The dam's risk assessment is moderate, indicating a level 3 risk. While the dam has not been rated for its condition, it is important to note that the dam meets regulatory requirements for state inspection and jurisdiction. With its picturesque location and recreational focus, Loiselle Lake Dam serves as a vital water resource for the community of Weston and surrounding areas in Georgia.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Loiselle Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study of a privately owned structure designed by the SCS. The dam's unique characteristics, such as its uncontrolled spillway and moderate risk assessment, offer opportunities for further research and analysis in the realm of water resource management. As climate change continues to impact water infrastructure, understanding the dynamics of dams like Loiselle Lake Dam becomes increasingly important for ensuring the safety and sustainability of our water resources.
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 Loiselle Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Kinchafoonee Creek At Preston | 287 cfs | → |
| Hannahatchee Creek At Union | 84 cfs | → |
| Uchee Creek Near Fort Mitchell | 249 cfs | → |
| Muckalee Creek Near Americus | 393 cfs | → |
| Upatoi Creek Near Columbus | 651 cfs | → |
| Pachitla Creek Near Edison | 345 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Loiselle Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Rood Creek Landing Road Stewart County
- River Bend Park Road Chattahoochee County
- Chubcreek Road Russell County
- Florence Street Georgetown
- Cool Branch Road Quitman County
Campgrounds
- Florence Marina State Park
- Riverbend County Park
- Bluff Creek
- Lakepoint State Park
- Uchee Creek Military
- Bluff Creek Campground
Fishing spots
Track Loiselle Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Loiselle Lake Dam
Where does the data for Loiselle 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 Loiselle Lake Dam.