Fontaine - Stembler Lake Dam dam
Fontaine - Stembler Lake Dam
Fontaine - Stembler Lake Dam, located in Gwinnett, Georgia, was completed in 1975 and serves as a private earth dam primarily for recreational purposes. With a height of 25 feet and a length of 250 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 137 acre-feet and covers an area of 11 acres. Despite being uncontrolled, its spillway type and outlet gates pose a low hazard potential, making it a relatively safe structure.
The dam, managed by a private owner, stands as a testament to engineering ingenuity and environmental stewardship in the region. With a moderate risk assessment rating, regular inspections take place every five years to ensure its structural integrity and overall condition. The surrounding area benefits from the recreational opportunities provided by the dam, further highlighting its importance to the local community and water resource enthusiasts alike.
While not under state regulation, the Fontaine - Stembler Lake Dam remains a key feature in the landscape, offering both aesthetic appeal and functional utility. Its presence as a privately-owned structure underscores the diverse landscape of water resource management in Georgia, showcasing the intersection of human activity and natural landscapes in the face of climate change challenges.
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 Fontaine - Stembler Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Level Creek At Suwanee Dam Road | 2 cfs | → |
| Richland Creek At Suwanee Dam Road | 5 cfs | → |
| Dick Creek At Old Atlanta Rd | 4 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River At Buford Dam | 652 cfs | → |
| Suwanee Creek At Suwanee | 18 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River Near Norcross | 884 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Fontaine - Stembler Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Saint Ives Country Club Parkway Johns Creek
- Kings Point Drive Forsyth County
- Lake Windward Landing 139, Alpharetta
- Van Pugh North Park
- Chattahochee River Park Peachtree Corners
- Browns Bridge Road Forsyth County
Campgrounds
- Sawnee
- Shoal Creek - Lake Lanier
- Bald Ridge Creek
- Shady Grove - Lake Lanier
- Chestnut Ridge - Lake Lanier
- Charleston - Lake Lanier
Fishing spots
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About Fontaine - Stembler Lake Dam
Where does the data for Fontaine - Stembler 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 Fontaine - Stembler Lake Dam.