Green Lake Dam dam
Green Lake Dam
Green Lake Dam, located in Baldwin, Georgia, is a private dam primarily used for recreation purposes. Designed by F.B. Flounoy, this earth dam stands at a height of 24 feet and has a storage capacity of 375 acre-feet. While the dam has a low hazard potential, it is not currently rated for its condition. The last inspection took place in December 2016, with a frequency of every 5 years.
Situated within the Savannah District, Green Lake Dam is managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a surface area of 20 acres. Despite being non-state regulated, the dam falls under state jurisdiction and is subject to regular inspections. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and management measures to ensure its safety and functionality for the surrounding community and environment.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Green Lake Dam offers a fascinating glimpse into the intersection of human infrastructure and natural landscapes. As a recreational structure in a picturesque setting, the dam serves as a reminder of the importance of sustainable water management practices in the face of changing climate patterns. With its unique design and historical significance, Green Lake Dam presents an opportunity for further exploration and study in the realms of water resource management and environmental conservation.
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 Green Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Oconee River At Milledgeville | 340 cfs | → |
| Murder Creek Below Eatonton | 37 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Eatonton | 38 cfs | → |
| Oconee River At Avant Mine | 369 cfs | → |
| Buffalo Creek At Ga 272 | 21 cfs | → |
| Falling Creek Near Juliette | 6 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Green Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Lakeshore Drive 3180, Macon
- Popes Ferry Landing
- Riverbend Trail Macon
- Lake Juliette Day Use Area And Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Lake Sinclair
- Lake Sinclair Recreation Area
- Oconee Springs County Park
- Lawrence Shoals
- Old Salem
- Parks Ferry
Fishing spots
Track Green Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Green Lake Dam
Where does the data for Green 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 Green Lake Dam.