Dan Owens Lake Dam dam
Dan Owens Lake Dam
Dan Owens Lake Dam, located in Lamar, Georgia, is a privately owned Earth dam standing at a height of 13 feet along the Echeconnee Creek. Designed by Ross Ulmer, this dam has a storage capacity of 104.1 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 37.6 acre-feet. The dam spans 460 feet in length and covers a surface area of 9.4 acres, serving as a crucial water resource in the region.
Despite being privately owned, Dan Owens Lake Dam is subject to state jurisdiction and inspection, ensuring its safety and regulatory compliance. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with an inspection frequency of 5 years to assess its condition and hazard potential. With a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam's risk management measures are yet to be fully documented, reflecting the ongoing efforts to monitor and mitigate any potential risks associated with this essential water infrastructure.
As a vital component of the local water resource management system, Dan Owens Lake Dam plays a significant role in flood control and water storage along the Echeconnee Creek. While its risk assessment remains moderate, regular inspections and adherence to state regulations help maintain the dam's structural integrity and overall safety. With its strategic location and design features, this dam continues to support the water needs of the surrounding area, making it a key asset for both water resource and climate enthusiasts alike.
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 Dan Owens Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Flint River Near Culloden | 465 cfs | → |
| Shoal Creek At Shoal Creek Rd | 8 cfs | → |
| Flint River Near Griffin | 67 cfs | → |
| Falling Creek Near Juliette | 9 cfs | → |
| Tobesofkee Creek Near Macon | 6 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River Near Jackson | 433 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dan Owens Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Talbot County
- Round Oak-Juliette Road Monroe County
- East Bagwell Road Pike County
- Lake Juliette Day Use Area And Boat Ramp
- Highway 128 5374-5376, Roberta
Campgrounds
- High Falls State Park
- Indian Springs State Park
- Arrowhead County Park
- Dames Ferry County Park
- Claystone County Park
- Gladesville Campground
Fishing spots
- High Falls Lake
- Indian Springs State Park Lake
- Lake Tobesofkee
- Griffin City Reservoir
- Mccant's Mill Pond
- Jackson Lake
Track Dan Owens Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Dan Owens Lake Dam
Where does the data for Dan Owens 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 Dan Owens Lake Dam.