Lower Guthrie Lake Dam dam
Lower Guthrie Lake Dam
Lower Guthrie Lake Dam in Jackson, Georgia, is a privately owned earth dam primarily used for recreation purposes. Standing at 34 feet tall and stretching 800 feet in length, this dam has a storage capacity of 1052 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 940 acre-feet and a surface area of 55 acres. The dam is regulated by the state and undergoes inspections every 5 years to ensure its structural integrity.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam's condition is currently not rated, highlighting the need for further assessment and potentially the development of an Emergency Action Plan (EAP). The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with no modifications reported since its completion. The risk assessment for Lower Guthrie Lake Dam is moderate, emphasizing the importance of ongoing monitoring and risk management measures to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and water resources.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Lower Guthrie Lake Dam serves as a fascinating example of a privately owned recreational structure in Georgia. With its unique design and moderate risk assessment, this dam presents an opportunity for stakeholders to collaborate on enhancing its safety and sustainability for future generations. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the importance of maintaining and improving dams like Lower Guthrie Lake Dam becomes increasingly crucial in safeguarding our environment and communities.
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 Lower Guthrie Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Oconee River Near Arcade | 123 cfs | → |
| Wheeler Creek At Bill Cheek Road | 2 cfs | → |
| Middle Oconee River Near Athens | 138 cfs | → |
| North Oconee River At College St | 62 cfs | → |
| Apalachee River At Fence Road | 1 cfs | → |
| Alcovy River Near Lawrenceville | 8 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lower Guthrie Lake Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Fort Yargo State Park
- Laurel Park - Lake Lanier
- James Shackleford County Park
- River Forks - Lake Lanier
- Old Federal - Lake Lanier
- Chestnut Ridge - Lake Lanier
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Confluence Of Brasstown Creek And Little Brasstown Creek Just South Of Brasstown Falls Road (Fs 751) To Confluence Of Mill Branch, Brasstown Creek And Boatwright Creek Near Boatwright Road (Fs 753)
- Martin Branch Bridge To Robertsontown Bridge On Ga Highway 356
- Old Turnpike Crossing To Martin Branch Bridge
- Confluence Of Cedar Creek To 1/4 Mile Below The Nf Boundary And Fh 110, Cobbs Bridge Road
- Mark Trail Wilderness Boundry To Old Turnpike Crossing Near Vandiver Branch
- 1/4 Mile Below Fs 745 And Cassidy Bridge Hunt Camp To Confluence Of Cedar Creek
Track Lower Guthrie Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Lower Guthrie Lake Dam
Where does the data for Lower Guthrie 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 Lower Guthrie Lake Dam.