Hungerford Lake Dam dam
Hungerford Lake Dam
Located in Jones, Georgia, the Hungerford Lake Dam stands as a testament to early 20th-century engineering, completed in 1930 with a primary purpose of recreation. Standing at 21 feet tall and stretching 400 feet in length, this buttress dam on Shoal Creek offers a storage capacity of 350 acre-feet across its 32-acre surface area. Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, this uncontrolled spillway structure has not been rated for its condition, highlighting the need for ongoing inspection and maintenance.
Owned privately and not regulated by the state, Hungerford Lake Dam serves as a scenic backdrop for the Hungerford Lake environs, offering a tranquil haven for water resource and climate enthusiasts alike. Its association with the Mobile District of the USACE adds to its historical significance, while the lack of state permitting and enforcement underscores the importance of responsible stewardship by its owner. With no emergency action plan in place, the community may benefit from increased preparedness measures to mitigate any potential risks associated with this picturesque dam.
As a destination for recreation, Hungerford Lake Dam invites visitors to appreciate its beauty while also recognizing the need for continued monitoring and evaluation. The dam's contribution to the local watershed and ecosystem underscores its importance beyond its structural significance, highlighting the interconnectedness of water resources and climate dynamics in the region. With a rich history and promising future, Hungerford Lake Dam serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between human development and environmental stewardship in the face of evolving challenges posed by a changing climate.
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 Hungerford Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Murder Creek Below Eatonton | 37 cfs | → |
| Falling Creek Near Juliette | 9 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Eatonton | 38 cfs | → |
| Oconee River At Milledgeville | 300 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River At Macon | 694 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River Near Jackson | 433 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hungerford Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Lake Juliette Day Use Area And Boat Ramp
- Popes Ferry Landing
- Round Oak-Juliette Road Monroe County
- Riverbend Trail Macon
- Wise Creek Tail Jasper County
- Lakeshore Drive 3180, Macon
Campgrounds
- Lake Sinclair Recreation Area
- Lake Sinclair
- Dames Ferry County Park
- Gladesville Campground
- Rush Creek Campground
- Central City Park - State Fairgrounds
Fishing spots
- Miller Creek Lake Recreation Area
- Lake Sinclair
- Rock Eagle Lake
- Indian Springs State Park Lake
- Jackson Lake
- Lake Tobesofkee
Track Hungerford 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 Hungerford Lake Dam
Where does the data for Hungerford 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 Hungerford Lake Dam.