Howard Lake Dam dam
Howard Lake Dam
Howard Lake Dam, located in Warner Robins, Georgia, is a private earth dam primarily used for recreation. Standing at a height of 17.5 feet with a hydraulic height of 17.4 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 141.8 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 12.5 acres. While the dam is classified as having a low hazard potential, its risk assessment is moderate, indicating a need for ongoing monitoring and management measures to ensure safety and stability.
Although the dam's construction year is unspecified, it has been inspected as recently as March 2017, with a scheduled inspection frequency of every 5 years. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with no stated modification history or associated structures. Despite not being state-regulated or permitted, the dam is under state jurisdiction and undergoes regular inspections, suggesting a commitment to maintaining its integrity and safety for both recreational and environmental purposes.
The presence of Howard Lake Dam provides a valuable recreational resource for the local community while also serving as a critical component of water management in the area. With its location in Peach County, Georgia, and oversight by the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, the dam represents a collaborative effort to balance human needs with environmental stewardship in the face of changing climate patterns.
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 Howard Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tobesofkee Creek Near Macon | 7 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River At Macon | 647 cfs | → |
| Flint River At Ga 26 | 1,490 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River At Hawkinsville | 1,470 cfs | → |
| Tucsawhatchee Creek Near Hawkinsville | 18 cfs | → |
| Turkey Creek At Byromville | 4 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Howard Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Haven Way 498, Perry
- General Courtney Hodges Boulevard 2337-2355, Perry
- Highway 96, Bonaire
- Pulaski County
- Macon
Campgrounds
- Warner Robins Afb Military
- Arrowhead County Park
- Claystone County Park
- Central City Park - State Fairgrounds
- Whitewater Creek County Park
Fishing spots
- Houston Lake
- Dodge County Public Fishing Area
- Lake Tobesofkee
- Mccant's Mill Pond
- Miller Creek Lake Recreation Area
- High Falls Lake
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About Howard Lake Dam
Where does the data for Howard 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 Howard Lake Dam.