Larry Spivey Lake dam
Larry Spivey Lake
Larry Spivey Lake is a private fish and wildlife pond located in Milledgeville, Georgia. Built in 1970 by the USDA NRCS, this Earth dam stands at 29 feet high and stretches 500 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 187 acre-feet, the lake primarily serves the purpose of providing habitat for fish and wildlife, as well as offering recreational opportunities for visitors.
Despite its low hazard potential, Larry Spivey Lake has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. The spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 35 feet, and the maximum discharge capacity is 20 cubic feet per second. The lake's drainage area is 0.12 square miles, and the normal storage capacity is 170 acre-feet. While the condition assessment is not available, the risk management measures and emergency action plan status are also unspecified.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts may appreciate Larry Spivey Lake for its role in supporting local biodiversity and recreational activities. With its strategic location on Tr- Beaverdam Creek and close proximity to Milledgeville, this private lake offers a tranquil setting for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts to explore and enjoy. As a valuable resource in the region, efforts to maintain and monitor the dam's safety and environmental impact are essential to ensure the longevity and sustainability of this natural habitat.
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 Larry Spivey Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Oconee River Near Penfield | 295 cfs | → |
| Kettle Creek Near Washington | 2 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Eatonton | 38 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Washington | 11 cfs | → |
| Murder Creek Below Eatonton | 38 cfs | → |
| Apalachee River Near Bostwick | 58 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Larry Spivey Lake.
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Larry Spivey Lake in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Larry Spivey Lake
Where does the data for Larry Spivey Lake 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 Larry Spivey Lake.