Meadows Lake Dam dam
Meadows Lake Dam
Meadows Lake Dam in Georgia is a privately owned structure designed by Tom Chaplin for the primary purpose of recreation. Built in 1960, this Earth dam stands at 14 feet tall and spans 300 feet in length, holding a storage capacity of 80 acre-feet. Situated in Houston County, the dam's hazard potential is rated as low, with a moderate risk assessment score of 3.
Although not regulated by the state, Meadows Lake Dam is under the jurisdiction of the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, and it features uncontrolled outlet gates. While the dam's condition is currently not rated, it undergoes periodic inspections, with the last one conducted in January 2018. Despite its moderate risk level, the dam lacks an Emergency Action Plan and specialized risk management measures.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts in the Clinchfield Environs area of Georgia may find Meadows Lake Dam to be a fascinating structure for recreational purposes. With its unique design and historical significance dating back to the 1960s, the dam provides a picturesque setting for outdoor activities and water storage within the surrounding area. Its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment make it a noteworthy feature in the region's water infrastructure landscape.
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 Meadows Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ocmulgee River At Hawkinsville | 1,220 cfs | → |
| Tucsawhatchee Creek Near Hawkinsville | 15 cfs | → |
| Turkey Creek At Byromville | 4 cfs | → |
| Flint River At Ga 26 | 1,280 cfs | → |
| Tobesofkee Creek Near Macon | 5 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River At Macon | 733 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Meadows Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Haven Way 498, Perry
- General Courtney Hodges Boulevard 2337-2355, Perry
- Highway 96, Bonaire
- Pulaski County
- County Road Hawkinsville
- Macon
Campgrounds
- Warner Robins Afb Military
- Whitewater Creek County Park
- Arrowhead County Park
- Claystone County Park
- Central City Park - State Fairgrounds
- Andersonville City Campground
Fishing spots
- Houston Lake
- Dodge County Public Fishing Area
- Lake Tobesofkee
- Mccant's Mill Pond
- Fuller Lake
- Lake Blackshear
Paddle runs
Track Meadows 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 Meadows Lake Dam
Where does the data for Meadows 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 Meadows Lake Dam.