Cason Lake Dam dam
Cason Lake Dam
Cason Lake Dam, located in Twiggs County, Georgia, is a privately owned structure primarily used for recreation. Completed in 1940, this earth dam stands at 14.5 feet high and stretches 448 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 140 acre-feet and a normal storage of 64.2 acre-feet. The dam overlooks Hasty Branch and is situated in the picturesque Shellstone Creek environs, offering a serene and scenic destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, Cason Lake Dam is not currently regulated by the state of Georgia but undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, serving its primary purpose of recreation for the local community. Despite being of unknown designer origin, the dam remains a vital part of the surrounding ecosystem, providing a safe and enjoyable environment for outdoor activities.
As an earth dam with a buttress core type, Cason Lake Dam poses minimal risk to the surrounding area but is still subject to periodic inspections to assess its condition. While it is not currently rated for its condition, the dam is maintained to meet safety standards and ensure the protection of both the environment and the public. Its tranquil setting along Hasty Branch makes it a popular spot for water and nature enthusiasts to appreciate the beauty of Georgia's natural landscapes.
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 Cason Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ocmulgee River At Hawkinsville | 1,250 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River At Macon | 671 cfs | → |
| Tucsawhatchee Creek Near Hawkinsville | 13 cfs | → |
| Oconee River At Dublin | 618 cfs | → |
| Oconee River Near Oconee | 518 cfs | → |
| Tobesofkee Creek Near Macon | 6 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cason Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Highway 96, Bonaire
- Pulaski County
- Haven Way 498, Perry
- County Road Hawkinsville
- Lakeshore Drive 3180, Macon
- General Courtney Hodges Boulevard 2337-2355, Perry
Campgrounds
- Warner Robins Afb Military
- Central City Park - State Fairgrounds
- Claystone County Park
- Arrowhead County Park
Fishing spots
- Houston Lake
- Dodge County Public Fishing Area
- Lake Tobesofkee
- Miller Creek Lake Recreation Area
- Lake Sinclair
- Fuller Lake
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About Cason Lake Dam
Where does the data for Cason 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 Cason Lake Dam.