Perry Lake Dam dam
Perry Lake Dam
Perry Lake Dam, located in Dodge County, Georgia, is a privately-owned structure completed in 2001 by the NRCS. This Earth core dam stands at a height of 20.7 feet and has a storage capacity of 86 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 75 acre-feet. The dam serves a primary purpose that is unspecified, but its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment indicate a level of safety and stability for the surrounding area.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with no associated locks or inspection frequency listed. While the condition assessment is marked as "Not Rated," the structure's risk management measures and emergency action plan status are also unspecified. Despite these gaps in information, Perry Lake Dam presents itself as a significant feature in the water resource management of the region, showcasing the collaboration between private ownership and government agencies in ensuring the safety and functionality of water infrastructure in the area.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the Perry Lake Dam can appreciate its role in water storage and management within the Savannah District. The dam's location in Chester, Georgia, and its low hazard potential make it a focal point for understanding the balance between water control and environmental impact. With its completion in 2001 and a design by the NRCS, Perry Lake Dam represents a modern approach to dam construction and maintenance, highlighting the importance of infrastructure planning in mitigating risks and ensuring water resource sustainability for the future.
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 Perry Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Oconee River At Dublin | 618 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River At Hawkinsville | 1,250 cfs | → |
| Tucsawhatchee Creek Near Hawkinsville | 13 cfs | → |
| Oconee River Near Oconee | 518 cfs | → |
| Turnpike Creek Near Mcrae | · | → |
| Oconee River Near Mount Vernon | 847 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Perry Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Dodge Lake Road, Eastman
- Pulaski County
- County Road Hawkinsville
- Sand Hammock Road, Hawkinsville
- Highway 96, Bonaire
- Halfmoon Road 471, Abbeville
Track Perry 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 Perry Lake Dam
Where does the data for Perry 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 Perry Lake Dam.