Stoneleigh Lake Dam dam
Stoneleigh Lake Dam
Stoneleigh Lake Dam, located in DeKalb, Georgia, was completed in 1965 and stands at a height of 27 feet with a primary purpose of recreation. The dam, classified as an Earth type with a Buttress core, provides a maximum storage capacity of 44.5 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 83 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 8 acres. Despite having a low hazard potential, the dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, indicating a need for further evaluation.
The dam, owned privately, is not state-regulated but is subject to state inspection. It has an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. The structure, designed by an unknown entity, is situated in a picturesque location, surrounded by the beauty of Stoneleigh Lake. While the dam serves as a recreational spot for visitors, its risk management measures and emergency preparedness are areas that may require attention to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and water resources.
With its serene setting and potential for outdoor activities, Stoneleigh Lake Dam offers a tranquil escape for water resource and climate enthusiasts. As efforts continue to maintain and monitor the dam's condition, stakeholders must remain vigilant in ensuring the safety and sustainability of this vital water resource in the heart of 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 Stoneleigh Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow River At Pleasant Hill Rd | 103 cfs | → |
| Yellow River At Ga 124 | 100 cfs | → |
| South River At Flakes Mill Road Nr Atlanta | 41 cfs | → |
| No Business Creek At Lee Road | 4 cfs | → |
| South River At Klondike Road | 119 cfs | → |
| Big Haynes Creek At Lenora Road | 10 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Stoneleigh Lake Dam.
⚓ Boat launches
- Lakeshore Drive Henry County
- Chattahochee River Park Peachtree Corners
- Cobb Parkway South Vinings
- Saint Ives Country Club Parkway Johns Creek
- West Palisades Vinings
- Riveredge Lane Northwest Sandy Springs
⛺ Campgrounds
- Stone Mountain Park Campground
- Stone Mountain Campground
- Dobbins Lakeside Military
- James Shackleford County Park
- Newton Factory Shoals Rec Area
- Fort Yargo State Park
🎣 Fishing spots
- Lake To-Lani
- Davidson Mountain Nature Preserve
- Chapel Hill Park
- Avondale Lake
- Buena Vista Lake
- Parkers Lake
Track Stoneleigh Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Stoneleigh Lake Dam
Where does the data for Stoneleigh 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 Stoneleigh Lake Dam.