Julie Lake Dam dam
Julie Lake Dam
Julie Lake Dam in Talbot, Georgia, is a private earth dam designed by Jimmy Stubbs primarily for fire protection, stock, or small fish pond purposes. With a height of 24.3 feet and a hydraulic height of 23.2 feet, this dam holds a storage capacity of 71 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 48 acre-feet. The dam is equipped with uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, and has a low hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment rating.
Located in Waverly Hall, Julie Lake Dam spans 189 feet in length and covers a surface area of 5 acres. Although the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, its risk management measures are being closely monitored with a risk assessment rating of moderate. The dam, situated in the Mobile District under the ownership of a private entity, plays a crucial role in serving the local community by providing essential water resources for fire protection and supporting wildlife through its small fish pond function.
As an important structure in the region, Julie Lake Dam holds significance for water resource and climate enthusiasts. With its unique design and purpose, the dam stands as a testament to the engineering efforts aimed at preserving water sources for both human and ecological needs in the Talbot County area. Despite its low hazard potential, ongoing monitoring and maintenance ensure that the dam continues to fulfill its intended functions effectively and sustainably, contributing to the overall water management efforts in Georgia.
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 Julie Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Upatoi Creek Near Columbus | 152 cfs | → |
| Flint River Near Culloden | 465 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River At Us 280 | 1,990 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River At West Point | 1,030 cfs | → |
| Yellowjacket Cr At Hammett Rd Blw Hogansville | 19 cfs | → |
| Uchee Creek Near Fort Mitchell | 72 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Julie Lake Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Julie Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Julie Lake Dam
Where does the data for Julie 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 Julie Lake Dam.