Bateman Lake Dam dam
Bateman Lake Dam
Located in Jones, Georgia, the Bateman Lake Dam stands as a testament to engineering excellence, with a primary purpose of providing recreational opportunities for locals and visitors alike. Built in 1947, this earth dam spans 600 feet in length, with a height of 25.5 feet and a storage capacity of 417.6 acre-feet. Situated on the Bonner Creek, the dam boasts a surface area of 32 acres and serves as a serene retreat in the Clinton environs.
Despite being privately owned, the Bateman Lake Dam is subject to state jurisdiction and regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and public safety. With an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the dam poses a low hazard potential and is considered to have a moderate risk level. While the condition assessment is currently not rated, the dam's risk management measures are closely monitored to mitigate any potential issues that may arise in the future. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Bateman Lake Dam serves as both a recreational oasis and a prime example of responsible dam management in the state of 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 Bateman Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ocmulgee River At Macon | 651 cfs | → |
| Falling Creek Near Juliette | 5 cfs | → |
| Tobesofkee Creek Near Macon | 6 cfs | → |
| Murder Creek Below Eatonton | 38 cfs | → |
| Oconee River At Milledgeville | 294 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Eatonton | 38 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bateman Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Lakeshore Drive 3180, Macon
- Riverbend Trail Macon
- Popes Ferry Landing
- Lake Juliette Day Use Area And Boat Ramp
- Round Oak-Juliette Road Monroe County
- Macon
Campgrounds
- Dames Ferry County Park
- Central City Park - State Fairgrounds
- Lake Sinclair Recreation Area
- Lake Sinclair
- Claystone County Park
- Arrowhead County Park
Fishing spots
- Miller Creek Lake Recreation Area
- Lake Tobesofkee
- Lake Sinclair
- Indian Springs State Park Lake
- Rock Eagle Lake
- High Falls Lake
Track Bateman Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Bateman Lake Dam
Where does the data for Bateman 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 Bateman Lake Dam.