Fincher Lake Dam dam
Fincher Lake Dam
Fincher Lake Dam, located in the scenic Culloden Community of Monroe, Georgia, was completed in 1974 and stands at a height of 16 feet with a length of 470 feet. Primarily serving the purpose of recreation, this private dam is crucial for providing a water storage capacity of 75 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 45 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam has not been rated for its condition.
The dam, designed by the Soil Conservation Service (SCS) and classified as an earth dam with a buttress core type, features an uncontrolled spillway and uncontrolled outlet gates. With its picturesque surroundings and ample surface area of 8 acres, Fincher Lake Dam is a popular destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking outdoor activities in a tranquil setting. While the dam is not regulated by the state and lacks state inspection, enforcement, and permitting, it continues to provide essential recreational opportunities for the community.
Managed by private owners, Fincher Lake Dam is a vital asset for the local area, offering a serene retreat for residents and visitors alike. With its unique design and historical significance, this earth dam serves as a reminder of the importance of sustainable water resource management and the role of dams in supporting recreational activities and environmental conservation efforts in 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 Fincher Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Flint River Near Culloden | 449 cfs | → |
| Tobesofkee Creek Near Macon | 6 cfs | → |
| Falling Creek Near Juliette | 6 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River At Macon | 671 cfs | → |
| Shoal Creek At Shoal Creek Rd | 8 cfs | → |
| Flint River Near Griffin | 66 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Fincher Lake Dam.
Campgrounds
- Arrowhead County Park
- Claystone County Park
- High Falls State Park
- Dames Ferry County Park
- Central City Park - State Fairgrounds
- Indian Springs State Park
Fishing spots
- Lake Tobesofkee
- Mccant's Mill Pond
- High Falls Lake
- Indian Springs State Park Lake
- Griffin City Reservoir
- Houston Lake
Track Fincher 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 Fincher Lake Dam
Where does the data for Fincher 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 Fincher Lake Dam.