Gilliand Corp. Lake Dam dam
Gilliand Corp. Lake Dam
Located in Moss Oak, Georgia, the Gilliand Corp. Lake Dam, also known as Richardson Lake Dam, was completed in 1976 with a primary purpose of recreation. The dam, designed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, is a 19-foot high earth structure with a length of 455 feet, providing a storage capacity of 100 acre-feet. Situated in Houston County, Georgia, the dam overlooks an 8-acre surface area and drains a 55-acre watershed.
Despite being privately owned, the Gilliand Corp. Lake Dam is not regulated by the state but is subject to regular inspections. The dam, classified as having a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, poses minimal danger to downstream communities. With uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, the dam's condition is currently not rated, indicating a need for further evaluation to ensure its long-term safety and functionality. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Gilliand Corp. Lake Dam serves as both a recreational spot and a vital water management infrastructure worth monitoring.
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 Gilliand Corp. Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey Creek At Byromville | 4 cfs | → |
| Flint River At Ga 26 | 1,490 cfs | → |
| Tucsawhatchee Creek Near Hawkinsville | 18 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River At Hawkinsville | 1,470 cfs | → |
| Tobesofkee Creek Near Macon | 7 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River At Macon | 647 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Gilliand Corp. Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- General Courtney Hodges Boulevard 2337-2355, Perry
- Haven Way 498, Perry
- Pulaski County
- Highway 96, Bonaire
- County Road Hawkinsville
- Highway 128 5374-5376, Roberta
Campgrounds
- Whitewater Creek County Park
- Warner Robins Afb Military
- Andersonville City Campground
- Arrowhead County Park
- Claystone County Park
- Georgia Veterans State Park
Fishing spots
- Dodge County Public Fishing Area
- Houston Lake
- Lake Tobesofkee
- Mccant's Mill Pond
- Lake Blackshear
- Fuller Lake
Paddle runs
Track Gilliand Corp. Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Gilliand Corp. Lake Dam
Where does the data for Gilliand Corp. 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 Gilliand Corp. Lake Dam.