Kleckley Lake Dam dam
Kleckley Lake Dam
Kleckley Lake Dam, located in Carnegie, Georgia, is a private earth dam primarily used for recreation purposes. Standing at a height of 23.1 feet with a hydraulic height of 22 feet, the dam creates a reservoir with a storage capacity of 95 acre-feet. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, and it has a low hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment rating.
Despite its unknown completion date, Kleckley Lake Dam remains a popular destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the Randolph County area. With a surface area of 7 acres and a normal storage capacity of 63 acre-feet, the dam provides a serene setting for outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and wildlife observation. The dam's condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated," indicating a need for further evaluation to ensure its long-term safety and functionality.
While Kleckley Lake Dam may not be under state regulation or jurisdiction, its importance in providing recreational opportunities and supporting local ecosystems cannot be understated. As enthusiasts continue to explore and appreciate this man-made structure and its surrounding natural beauty, efforts to maintain and enhance its resilience in the face of changing climate patterns will be crucial for its sustained enjoyment and preservation.
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 Kleckley Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pachitla Creek Near Edison | 81 cfs | → |
| Ichawaynochaway Creek At Ga 37 | 113 cfs | → |
| Ichawaynochaway Creek At Milford | 204 cfs | → |
| Chickasawhatchee Creek At Elmodel | 86 cfs | → |
| Ichawaynochaway Creek Near Elmodel | 304 cfs | → |
| Kinchafoonee Creek Near Dawson | 140 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kleckley Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Spruce Pine Trail Early County
- Field Road Henry County
- Henry County 136 Henry County
- Cool Branch Road Quitman County
- Florence Street Georgetown
Campgrounds
Track Kleckley 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 Kleckley Lake Dam
Where does the data for Kleckley 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 Kleckley Lake Dam.