Curisla Lake Dam dam
Curisla Lake Dam
Curisla Lake Dam, also known as Lion Country Lake Dam, is a private dam located in Stockbridge Community, Georgia. Built in 1935, this earth dam stands at 27 feet high and spans a length of 580 feet, with a storage capacity of 312 acre-feet and a surface area of 22 acres. The primary purpose of this dam is for fire protection, stock, and as a small fish pond for the local community.
Although not regulated by the state, Curisla Lake Dam falls under the jurisdiction of Georgia and is inspected regularly for safety. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, this dam provides essential services while posing minimal risks to surrounding areas. Despite its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the dam remains in good condition and has not been rated for its current condition.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Curisla Lake Dam an intriguing structure to study, with its historical significance, unique design features, and role in providing essential services to the local community. As a privately owned dam in Georgia, it offers insights into the management and maintenance of smaller-scale water infrastructure projects. Its location in Henry County, Georgia, adds to its appeal for those interested in exploring the intersection of water resources and environmental sustainability in the region.
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 Curisla Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pates Creek At Buster Lewis Rd Near Flippen | 51 cfs | → |
| Flint River Near Lovejoy | 521 cfs | → |
| South River At Flakes Mill Road Nr Atlanta | 86 cfs | → |
| South River At Klondike Road | 220 cfs | → |
| South River At Forest Park Road | 21 cfs | → |
| Intrenchment Creek Near Atlanta | 4 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Curisla Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Lakeshore Drive Henry County
- Burch Lake Road Fayette County
- West Mcintosh Road Spalding County
- Peachtree Parkway 488, Shake Rag
- 1124 Peachtree City
- Pine Crest Drive 127, Peachtree City
Campgrounds
- Stone Mountain Park Campground
- Stone Mountain Campground
- Cochran Mill County Park
- Newton Factory Shoals Rec Area
- High Falls State Park
- Indian Springs State Park
Fishing spots
- Clayton County International Park
- Jester Creek
- Chapel Hill Park
- Davidson Mountain Nature Preserve
- Buena Vista Lake
- Padgett Lake
Track Curisla Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Curisla Lake Dam
Where does the data for Curisla 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 Curisla Lake Dam.