Steeles Mill Reservoir Dam dam
Steeles Mill Reservoir Dam
Steeles Mill Reservoir Dam, located in Locust Grove, Georgia, is a vital structure managed by the local government for water supply purposes. Completed in 1980, this masonry dam stands at a height of 42 feet and has a storage capacity of 8,333 acre-feet. Situated on the Towaliga River, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region, with a normal storage capacity of 377 acre-feet and a surface area of 121 acres.
The dam's primary purpose is to ensure a reliable water supply for the surrounding area, with a high hazard potential due to its structure and location. Despite this, the dam is in satisfactory condition as of the last inspection in January 2016, with a moderate risk assessment rating. The Georgia-SAFE DAMS PROGRAM regulates and inspects the dam regularly, ensuring its safety and functionality for the community. As a key infrastructure piece, the Steeles Mill Reservoir Dam is an essential asset in water resource management and climate adaptation efforts in Henry County, Georgia.
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 Steeles Mill Reservoir Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Shoal Creek At Shoal Creek Rd | 8 cfs | → |
| Pates Creek At Buster Lewis Rd Near Flippen | 11 cfs | → |
| Flint River Near Lovejoy | 29 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River Near Jackson | 433 cfs | → |
| Flint River Near Griffin | 66 cfs | → |
| Honey Creek At Ga 212 | 6 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Steeles Mill Reservoir Dam.
Boat launches
- West Mcintosh Road Spalding County
- Burch Lake Road Fayette County
- Wise Creek Tail Jasper County
- Lakeshore Drive Henry County
- Round Oak-Juliette Road Monroe County
- Ellis Road Jasper County
Campgrounds
- High Falls State Park
- Indian Springs State Park
- Newton Factory Shoals Rec Area
- Rush Creek Campground
- Gladesville Campground
Fishing spots
- High Falls Lake
- Indian Springs State Park Lake
- Griffin City Reservoir
- Jackson Lake
- Clayton County International Park
- Padgett Lake
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About Steeles Mill Reservoir Dam
Where does the data for Steeles Mill Reservoir 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 High 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 Steeles Mill Reservoir Dam.