Davis Lake Dam dam
Davis Lake Dam
Davis Lake Dam in Thomas County, Georgia, is a privately owned earth dam primarily used for recreation. With a height of 19 feet and a hydraulic height of 17 feet, the dam holds a maximum storage capacity of 171 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 12 acres. Although the dam is uncontrolled, its hazard potential is rated as low, and its risk assessment is moderate.
Located at 30.873889 latitude and -83.972222 longitude, Davis Lake Dam has not been inspected since June 2014 and is currently not rated for its condition. While it is not regulated or permitted by the state, the dam serves as a popular recreational spot in the area. Despite its unknown completion year and designer, the dam continues to provide opportunities for water recreation enthusiasts in the region.
Overall, Davis Lake Dam offers a serene and picturesque setting for outdoor activities, attracting visitors to its tranquil waters and surrounding natural beauty. As a key feature in the local landscape, the dam contributes to the conservation and enjoyment of water resources in the region, making it a significant asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and appreciate.
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 Davis Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ochlockonee River Near Thomasville | 283 cfs | → |
| Ochlockonee River Nr Concord | 760 cfs | → |
| Okapilco Creek At Ga 33 | 14 cfs | → |
| Withlacoochee River At Us 84 | 515 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Adel | 359 cfs | → |
| Little Attapulgus Creek At Attapulgus | 5 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Davis Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Highway 93, Cairo
- State Park Road Grady County
- Gainous Road Boat Ramp
- Cedar Springs Road Grady County
- Hadley Ferry Road 154, Cairo
- Roco County Road 16900, Tallahassee
Fishing spots
- Cherokee Lake
- Alberta Lake
- Lake Miccosukee
- Lake Jackson (Tallahassee)
- Reed Bingham Park Lake
- Piney Z Lake
Track Davis Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Davis Lake Dam
Where does the data for Davis 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 Davis Lake Dam.