Greer Lake Dam dam
Greer Lake Dam
Greer Lake Dam in Georgia is a private-owned structure primarily used for recreation purposes. The dam, constructed with earth and buttress core types, stands at a height of 31 feet and spans a length of 735 feet. With a storage capacity of 91 acre-feet, the dam's normal storage level is at 63 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 6 acres.
Although the dam's hazard potential is classified as low, it has not been rated for its condition assessment. The last inspection conducted in March 2017 deemed the structure to be in moderate risk management, with an inspection frequency of every 5 years. While the dam features uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, it does not have a state regulatory agency overseeing its operations or enforcement.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Greer Lake Dam will find its recreational purpose and unique design elements intriguing. The dam's location in Henry, Georgia, and its proximity to the Mobile District make it a notable feature for those studying water resource management and dam infrastructure. Further research into the dam's condition assessment and risk management measures could provide valuable insights into its long-term sustainability and impact on the surrounding environment.
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 Greer Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pates Creek At Buster Lewis Rd Near Flippen | 10 cfs | → |
| Flint River Near Lovejoy | 25 cfs | → |
| Shoal Creek At Shoal Creek Rd | 9 cfs | → |
| Honey Creek At Ga 212 | 8 cfs | → |
| Flint River Near Griffin | 60 cfs | → |
| South River At Klondike Road | 108 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Greer Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- West Mcintosh Road Spalding County
- Burch Lake Road Fayette County
- Lakeshore Drive Henry County
- Peachtree Parkway 488, Shake Rag
- 1124 Peachtree City
- Pine Crest Drive 127, Peachtree City
Campgrounds
- High Falls State Park
- Indian Springs State Park
- Newton Factory Shoals Rec Area
- Rush Creek Campground
- Gladesville Campground
- Stone Mountain Campground
Fishing spots
- Clayton County International Park
- Griffin City Reservoir
- Jester Creek
- Padgett Lake
- High Falls Lake
- Chapel Hill Park
Track Greer Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Greer Lake Dam
Where does the data for Greer 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 Greer Lake Dam.