Osteen Lake Dam dam
Osteen Lake Dam
Osteen Lake Dam in Coffee, Georgia, is a private earth dam primarily used for irrigation purposes. Constructed in 2005 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the dam stands at a height of 15.3 feet and has a storage capacity of 70.6 acre-feet. The dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment.
Located within the Jacksonville District of Georgia, Osteen Lake Dam is not regulated by the state and does not require permits or inspections. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with no associated locks or drainage area. Despite being unregulated, the dam has a moderate risk rating of 3 and has no emergency action plan in place as of the last inspection in July 2020.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Osteen Lake Dam serves as an interesting case study of a privately owned irrigation dam with minimal state oversight. With a focus on water storage and management, this dam provides valuable insights into the challenges and responsibilities associated with maintaining and monitoring infrastructure in a changing climate. As efforts to address water scarcity and climate resilience continue to grow, Osteen Lake Dam highlights the importance of proactive risk management and emergency preparedness in safeguarding our water resources.
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 Osteen Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Alapaha River Near Alapaha | 55 cfs | → |
| Turnpike Creek Near Mcrae | · | → |
| Ocmulgee River At Lumber City | 2,060 cfs | → |
| Little R At Tifton Worth Co Line Rd | 10 cfs | → |
| Altamaha River Near Baxley | 3,400 cfs | → |
| Oconee River Near Mount Vernon | 899 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Osteen Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Court Rd 598 Coffee County
- Jacksonville Boat Landing Road Telfair County
- Dodge Lake Road;Dodges Lake Lane Telfair County
- Richards Drive, Enigma
- Highway 520, Enigma
- Horseshoe Loop, Enigma
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Osteen Lake Dam 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 Osteen Lake Dam
Where does the data for Osteen 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 Osteen Lake Dam.