Saraland Lake Dam dam
Saraland Lake Dam
Saraland Lake Dam, located in Eastman, Georgia, was completed in 2007 and serves as a primary source of recreation for the local community. The dam, primarily owned by a private entity, has a low hazard potential and is classified as an earth dam with a buttress core type. With a height of 26.2 feet and a storage capacity of 2223 acre-feet, the dam provides a serene surface area of 149 acres for visitors to enjoy various water activities.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Saraland Lake Dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, contributing to its moderate risk assessment rating. Despite not having a formal condition assessment, the dam's general state is considered to be stable and safe for public use. While the dam is not regulated or inspected by the state, its recreational purpose and scenic setting make it a popular destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking a peaceful escape in Dodge County, Georgia.
Overall, Saraland Lake Dam offers a tranquil environment for outdoor enthusiasts to appreciate the beauty of nature while engaging in recreational activities. With its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam continues to provide a safe and enjoyable experience for visitors looking to explore the water resources of Georgia's Eastman region.
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 Saraland Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ocmulgee River At Hawkinsville | 1,250 cfs | → |
| Tucsawhatchee Creek Near Hawkinsville | 13 cfs | → |
| Oconee River At Dublin | 618 cfs | → |
| Turnpike Creek Near Mcrae | · | → |
| Oconee River Near Mount Vernon | 847 cfs | → |
| Oconee River Near Oconee | 518 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Saraland Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Dodge Lake Road, Eastman
- Sand Hammock Road, Hawkinsville
- County Road Hawkinsville
- Pulaski County
- Halfmoon Road 471, Abbeville
- Hopewell Church Road Dodge County
Track Saraland Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Saraland Lake Dam
Where does the data for Saraland 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 Saraland Lake Dam.