Kersey Lake Dam dam
Kersey Lake Dam
Kersey Lake Dam, also known as Loch Lohman Lake Dam, is a private dam located in Bibb, Georgia, with a height of 27 feet and a storage capacity of 62 acre-feet. Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this buttress-style dam has an uncontrolled spillway and is inspected regularly for safety compliance. Although the dam has a low hazard potential, it is considered to have a moderate risk level, indicating the need for ongoing risk management measures.
The dam's primary purpose and construction year are unspecified, but its location in a region with a normal storage capacity of 31 acre-feet highlights its significance for water management in the area. While the dam itself does not have a designated purpose or specific design type, its presence in the Savannah District underlines its importance for local water resources and climate regulation. With a history of inspections dating back to June 2015, Kersey Lake Dam serves as a critical infrastructure for water storage and conservation efforts in Georgia.
Overall, Kersey Lake Dam plays a vital role in water resource management in Bibb County, Georgia. With its controlled storage capacity and regular inspections, the dam serves as a key component of the region's water infrastructure. As climate change continues to impact water availability and quality, the maintenance and upkeep of dams like Kersey Lake Dam are crucial for ensuring sustainable water resources for future generations.
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 Kersey Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ocmulgee River At Macon | 852 cfs | → |
| Tobesofkee Creek Near Macon | 8 cfs | → |
| Falling Creek Near Juliette | 8 cfs | → |
| Oconee River At Milledgeville | 457 cfs | → |
| Oconee River At Avant Mine | 645 cfs | → |
| Murder Creek Below Eatonton | 54 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kersey Lake Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Central City Park - State Fairgrounds
- Claystone County Park
- Arrowhead County Park
- Dames Ferry County Park
- Warner Robins Afb Military
- Lake Sinclair Recreation Area
Fishing spots
- Lake Tobesofkee
- Miller Creek Lake Recreation Area
- Houston Lake
- Lake Sinclair
- Dodge County Public Fishing Area
- Indian Springs State Park Lake
Track Kersey Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Kersey Lake Dam
Where does the data for Kersey 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 Kersey Lake Dam.