Indian Springs State Park Lake Dam dam
Indian Springs State Park Lake Dam
Indian Springs State Park Lake Dam, also known as Chief Mcintosh Lake Dam, is a state-owned structure located in Indian Springs, Georgia. Built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in 1952, this earth dam stands at a height of 44 feet and spans 744 feet across Big Sandy Creek. The primary purpose of the dam is for recreation, with a normal storage capacity of 1440 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 2690 acre-feet.
Managed by the Georgia Safe Dams Program, Indian Springs State Park Lake Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state. The dam has a high hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment as of its last inspection in 2016. With a drainage area of 11,200 acres and a surface area of 105 acres, the dam provides recreational opportunities while also serving as a vital structure for water resource management in the region.
Despite its moderate risk assessment, Indian Springs State Park Lake Dam remains a key feature in the area, offering both environmental benefits and recreational activities for visitors to enjoy. The dam's historical significance, combined with its functional role in water storage and flood control, makes it a noteworthy site for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and appreciate.
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 Indian Springs State Park Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ocmulgee River Near Jackson | 433 cfs | → |
| Falling Creek Near Juliette | 9 cfs | → |
| Alcovy River Below Covington | 35 cfs | → |
| Honey Creek At Ga 212 | 7 cfs | → |
| Pates Creek At Buster Lewis Rd Near Flippen | 12 cfs | → |
| Shoal Creek At Shoal Creek Rd | 8 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Indian Springs State Park Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Wise Creek Tail Jasper County
- Round Oak-Juliette Road Monroe County
- Ellis Road Jasper County
- Lake Juliette Day Use Area And Boat Ramp
- Popes Ferry Landing
- West Mcintosh Road Spalding County
Campgrounds
- Indian Springs State Park
- High Falls State Park
- Gladesville Campground
- Rush Creek Campground
- Newton Factory Shoals Rec Area
- Dames Ferry County Park
Fishing spots
- Indian Springs State Park Lake
- High Falls Lake
- Jackson Lake
- Griffin City Reservoir
- Miller Creek Lake Recreation Area
- Clayton County International Park
Track Indian Springs State Park Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Indian Springs State Park Lake Dam
Where does the data for Indian Springs State Park 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 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 Indian Springs State Park Lake Dam.