Fendley Lake Dam South dam
Fendley Lake Dam South
Fendley Lake Dam South, located in Fort Gaines, Georgia, is a private earth dam primarily used for fire protection, stocking, and as a small fish pond. With a height of 24.1 feet and a hydraulic height of 22.6 feet, the dam provides a storage capacity of 149 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 88 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Flat Creek and has a drainage area of 811 square miles, serving as a vital resource for water management in the region.
Despite being unlisted as a state-regulated structure, Fendley Lake Dam South undergoes regular inspections, with the last assessment conducted in June 2019. The dam's hazard potential is deemed low, with a moderate risk assessment score. While the condition of the dam is currently not rated, the structure is considered to be in a generally stable state. With its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the dam ensures the controlled release of water in case of emergency, contributing to the overall safety and resilience of the surrounding area.
As an essential component of the local water infrastructure, Fendley Lake Dam South plays a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in Clay County, Georgia. With its strategic location and operational capacity, the dam serves as a key asset for fire protection, stock, and recreational activities, highlighting the importance of maintaining and monitoring such critical infrastructure for the community's well-being and environmental sustainability.
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 Fendley Lake Dam South -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pachitla Creek Near Edison | 55 cfs | → |
| Ichawaynochaway Creek At Ga 37 | 93 cfs | → |
| Ichawaynochaway Creek At Milford | 219 cfs | → |
| Sawhatchee Creek At Cedar Springs | 27 cfs | → |
| Chickasawhatchee Creek At Elmodel | 54 cfs | → |
| Ichawaynochaway Creek Near Elmodel | 281 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Fendley Lake Dam South.
Boat launches
- Spruce Pine Trail Early County
- Field Road Henry County
- Henry County 136 Henry County
- Old River Road Early County
- Cool Branch Road Quitman County
- Florence Street Georgetown
Campgrounds
Track Fendley Lake Dam South 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 Fendley Lake Dam South
Where does the data for Fendley Lake Dam South 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 Fendley Lake Dam South.