R. A. Coleman Lake Dam dam
R. A. Coleman Lake Dam
R. A. Coleman Lake Dam, located in Darian, Georgia, was completed in 1975 and is owned by a private entity. The dam, primarily designed for fish and wildlife pond purposes, is an earth dam standing at a height of 20 feet and a length of 950 feet. It has a storage capacity of 84 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 480 cubic feet per second. The dam is situated on Tr- Lime-Sink Creek in Laurens County and falls under the jurisdiction of the USDA NRCS.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk (3). However, detailed information on its condition assessment and emergency action plan is not available. The spillway of the dam is uncontrolled with a width of 100 feet, and it serves a drainage area of 0.16 square miles. While there have been no recent inspections recorded, the dam is associated with no other structures and has not undergone any significant modifications since its completion.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, R. A. Coleman Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study in dam management and risk assessment. With its focus on fish and wildlife conservation, the dam plays a crucial role in supporting local ecosystems. However, the lack of detailed information on its condition assessment and emergency preparedness highlights the importance of regular monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and functionality of this vital water resource infrastructure.
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 R. A. Coleman Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Oconee River At Dublin | 635 cfs | → |
| Oconee River Near Mount Vernon | 899 cfs | → |
| Turnpike Creek Near Mcrae | · | → |
| Ocmulgee River At Hawkinsville | 1,200 cfs | → |
| Oconee River Near Oconee | 566 cfs | → |
| Tucsawhatchee Creek Near Hawkinsville | 14 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near R. A. Coleman Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Dodge Lake Road, Eastman
- Sand Hammock Road, Hawkinsville
- County Road Hawkinsville
- Cherokee Road Wheeler County
- Pulaski County
- Halfmoon Road 471, Abbeville
Track R. A. Coleman 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 R. A. Coleman Lake Dam
Where does the data for R. A. Coleman 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 R. A. Coleman Lake Dam.