Sterling English Dam dam
Sterling English Dam
Situated in Greene, Georgia, the Sterling English Dam, also known as the English Lake Dam, is a private structure built in 1967 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Standing at a height of 30 feet and spanning 420 feet in length, this earth dam serves primarily as a Fish and Wildlife Pond, while also fulfilling purposes such as Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, and Recreation. With a storage capacity of 79 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in maintaining the ecological balance of the area.
Despite its low hazard potential, the Sterling English Dam is deemed to have a moderate risk level (3) based on current assessments. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 28 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 16 cubic feet per second. While its condition assessment is currently not available, the dam remains an important asset for the local community, providing essential water resource management and recreational opportunities for residents and wildlife alike.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Sterling English Dam serves as a fascinating example of human intervention in natural ecosystems. Its construction and management by the Natural Resources Conservation Service highlight the delicate balance between human needs and environmental conservation. As efforts to assess and manage risks associated with dams continue, the Sterling English Dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water resource practices in a changing climate.
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 Sterling English Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Oconee River Near Penfield | 293 cfs | → |
| Kettle Creek Near Washington | 2 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Washington | 9 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Eatonton | 38 cfs | → |
| Murder Creek Below Eatonton | 37 cfs | → |
| Apalachee River Near Bostwick | 55 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Sterling English Dam.
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Sterling English Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Sterling English Dam
Where does the data for Sterling English 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 Sterling English Dam.