Hobby & Tyson Lake Dam dam
Hobby & Tyson Lake Dam
Hobby & Tyson Lake Dam, also known as Griffin & Carroll Lake Dam, is a private dam located in Lake Park, Georgia. The primary purpose of this earth dam, with a height of 15 feet and a hydraulic height of 12 feet, is for recreation. It has a storage capacity of 234 acre-feet and a surface area of 28 acres, serving as a popular spot for water enthusiasts in the Lowndes County area.
Despite being privately owned, the dam is subject to state inspection, with the last assessment conducted in April 2014. Classified as having a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, the dam's condition is currently not rated. While the dam is not regulated by the state, it is under state jurisdiction, ensuring that safety measures are in place for the surrounding community in case of emergency situations.
With its scenic location and recreational opportunities, Hobby & Tyson Lake Dam is a beloved spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts in Georgia. The dam's impact on the local environment and its risk management measures make it an important structure for both leisure and safety considerations 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 Hobby & Tyson Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Withlacoochee River Near Pinetta | 761 cfs | → |
| Alapaha River Near Jennings Fla | 231 cfs | → |
| Alapaha River At Statenville | 176 cfs | → |
| Withlacoochee River At Us 84 | 621 cfs | → |
| Withlacoochee River At Mcmillan Rd | 269 cfs | → |
| Withlacoochee River Nr Lee | 680 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hobby & Tyson Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Madison Highway 6461, Valdosta
- Highway 94, Statenville
- Valdosta Highway, Valdosta
- Northeast River Park Road 1307, Lee
- County Road 249, Jasper
- Adel Highway 17562, Barney
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- State Highway 6 To The Confluence With The Suwannee River
- The Suwannee River Sill At River Mile 238 To The Little River Springs At River Mile 81
- The Little River Springs At River Mile 81 To The Mouth Of The River At The Gulf Of Mexico
- The Headwaters To The Suwannee River Sill At River Mile 238
Track Hobby & Tyson Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Hobby & Tyson Lake Dam
Where does the data for Hobby & Tyson 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 Hobby & Tyson Lake Dam.