Crosby Lake Dam dam
Crosby Lake Dam
Crosby Lake Dam in Telfair, Georgia, is a privately owned structure that stands at a height of 23 feet and has a storage capacity of 150 acre-feet. The dam, classified as a buttress type, was last inspected in May 2017 with a low hazard potential rating. Despite being uncontrolled, the dam boasts a moderate risk assessment score of 3, prompting the need for regular inspections every five years.
Situated within the Savannah District, Crosby Lake Dam has no state regulation but falls under the jurisdiction of Georgia. With its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the dam poses a moderate risk that requires ongoing risk management measures. Although the condition of the dam is currently not rated, its strategic location and potential impact on the local environment make it a point of interest for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking to understand the complexities of managing and maintaining critical infrastructure in the face of evolving climate conditions.
For those passionate about water resources and climate resilience, Crosby Lake Dam serves as a case study in the intricacies of balancing private ownership with public safety and environmental considerations. As climate change continues to pose challenges to existing infrastructure, the need for proactive risk assessment and management measures at dams like Crosby Lake becomes increasingly vital in ensuring the sustainable management of water resources for future generations.
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 Crosby Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Turnpike Creek Near Mcrae | · | → |
| Ocmulgee River At Lumber City | 2,060 cfs | → |
| Oconee River Near Mount Vernon | 899 cfs | → |
| Altamaha River Near Baxley | 3,400 cfs | → |
| Ohoopee River Near Reidsville | 43 cfs | → |
| Oconee River At Dublin | 635 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Crosby Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- East Golden Isles Highway Telfair County
- Cherokee Road Wheeler County
- Highway 135, Uvalda
- ⛉ Riverwood Trail 45, Uvalda
- Jacksonville Boat Landing Road Telfair County
- Dodge Lake Road, Eastman
Track Crosby 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 Crosby Lake Dam
Where does the data for Crosby 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 Crosby Lake Dam.