Mclendon East Lake Dam dam
Mclendon East Lake Dam
Mclendon East Lake Dam, located in Leary, Georgia, is a privately owned earth dam primarily used for recreation purposes. Completed in 1993, this dam stands at a height of 4.6 meters and has a storage capacity of 331 acre-feet. With a surface area of 70 acres, this dam contributes to the local landscape and provides opportunities for outdoor activities such as boating and fishing.
Despite being classified with a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, Mclendon East Lake Dam does not fall under state regulation or inspection. The dam features uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, and has not been rated for its current condition. While it does not pose an immediate threat, the lack of recent inspections and maintenance assessments raises concerns about the long-term safety and functionality of the structure.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the intersection of infrastructure and environmental conservation, Mclendon East Lake Dam serves as a case study for the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance of dams, even those with low hazard potential. As climate change continues to impact water resources and infrastructure, ensuring the safety and resilience of dams like Mclendon East Lake becomes increasingly crucial for both recreational enjoyment and community safety.
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 Mclendon East Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ichawaynochaway Creek At Ga 37 | 122 cfs | → |
| Ichawaynochaway Creek At Milford | 225 cfs | → |
| Pachitla Creek Near Edison | 64 cfs | → |
| Chickasawhatchee Creek At Elmodel | 68 cfs | → |
| Ichawaynochaway Creek Near Elmodel | 281 cfs | → |
| Flint River At Newton | 2,640 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mclendon East Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Riverfront Trail Albany
- Old Georgia Highway 3 Baconton
- Dougherty County
- Spruce Pine Trail Early County
- North Maple Street Albany
- Boat Landing Road Mitchell County
Campgrounds
Track Mclendon East Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Mclendon East Lake Dam
Where does the data for Mclendon East 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 Mclendon East Lake Dam.