Luce Lake Dam dam
Luce Lake Dam
Luce Lake Dam, located in Fort Valley, Georgia, stands as a vital structure for water resource management in the region. Designed by Drew Bynum, this private-owned Earth dam stands at a height of 33.5 feet with a hydraulic height of 33.7 feet. With a maximum storage capacity of 132 acre-feet and a normal storage of 95 acre-feet, the dam plays a significant role in regulating water flow and providing essential water resources to the surrounding area.
Despite being unlisted as a state-regulated structure, Luce Lake Dam undergoes regular inspections with the last one conducted in March 2017. The dam's hazard potential is considered undetermined, yet its risk assessment is moderate. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, underscoring the need for continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and functionality of this crucial water management infrastructure. Overall, Luce Lake Dam serves as a key component in the region's water resource system, highlighting the essential role it plays in sustaining the local environment and community.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the intricacies of structures like Luce Lake Dam provides valuable insight into the management and conservation of water resources. With its moderate risk assessment and uncontrolled spillway, the dam represents both the challenges and opportunities inherent in maintaining vital water infrastructure. Moving forward, continued attention to inspection, monitoring, and risk management measures will be essential in safeguarding Luce Lake Dam and ensuring its continued ability to support the water needs of Peach County, Georgia, and beyond.
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 Luce Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Flint River At Ga 26 | 1,390 cfs | → |
| Turkey Creek At Byromville | 3 cfs | → |
| Tobesofkee Creek Near Macon | 6 cfs | → |
| Flint River Near Culloden | 628 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River At Macon | 651 cfs | → |
| Tucsawhatchee Creek Near Hawkinsville | 16 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Luce Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- General Courtney Hodges Boulevard 2337-2355, Perry
- Haven Way 498, Perry
- Highway 128 5374-5376, Roberta
- Highway 96, Bonaire
- Macon
Campgrounds
- Whitewater Creek County Park
- Warner Robins Afb Military
- Arrowhead County Park
- Claystone County Park
- Andersonville City Campground
- Central City Park - State Fairgrounds
Fishing spots
- Dodge County Public Fishing Area
- Houston Lake
- Lake Tobesofkee
- Mccant's Mill Pond
- Lake Blackshear
- Miller Creek Lake Recreation Area
Track Luce 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 Luce Lake Dam
Where does the data for Luce 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 Undetermined 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 Luce Lake Dam.