Fountain Lake Dam dam
Fountain Lake Dam
Located in Milledgeville, Georgia, Fountain Lake Dam stands as a recreational structure completed in 1940 with a primary purpose of providing leisure activities for water enthusiasts. The dam, constructed as an earth core buttress type, spans 370 feet in length and reaches a height of 24 feet, capable of storing up to 28 acre-feet of water. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment rates it as moderate, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance.
Managed by a private owner, Fountain Lake Dam is not regulated by the state and does not require permits or inspections. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, contributing to its overall condition assessment as "Not Rated." The surrounding area offers a surface area of 3 acres for recreational use, attracting visitors seeking a tranquil escape amidst the Baldwin County landscape.
While Fountain Lake Dam may not boast grandeur in size or complexity, its historical significance and role in providing recreational opportunities make it a beloved fixture in the community. As climate change continues to impact water resources, maintaining the integrity of structures like Fountain Lake Dam becomes increasingly crucial to ensure safe and sustainable water management practices 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 Fountain Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Oconee River At Milledgeville | 294 cfs | → |
| Oconee River At Avant Mine | 341 cfs | → |
| Buffalo Creek At Ga 272 | 20 cfs | → |
| Murder Creek Below Eatonton | 35 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Eatonton | 36 cfs | → |
| Oconee River Near Oconee | 518 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Fountain Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Lakeshore Drive 3180, Macon
- Riverbend Trail Macon
- Popes Ferry Landing
- Lake Juliette Day Use Area And Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Lake Sinclair
- Lake Sinclair Recreation Area
- Oconee Springs County Park
- Lawrence Shoals
- Old Salem
- Central City Park - State Fairgrounds
Fishing spots
- Lake Sinclair
- Miller Creek Lake Recreation Area
- Weaver Branch
- Rock Eagle Lake
- Hamburg Millpond
- Lake Oconee
Track Fountain 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 Fountain Lake Dam
Where does the data for Fountain 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 Fountain Lake Dam.