Forsyth Reservoir dam
Forsyth Reservoir
Forsyth Reservoir, located in Monroe County, Georgia, is a local government-owned dam on Tobesofkee Creek with a primary purpose of recreation. The earth dam stands at 20 feet high and spans 265 feet in length, providing a maximum storage capacity of 784 acre-feet and a surface area of 117 acres. The reservoir has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, with a five-year inspection frequency to ensure its safety and functionality.
Despite being uncontrolled, the spillway and outlet gates of Forsyth Reservoir have been deemed sufficient to manage any potential overflow. The dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, and there is no Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place as of the latest data update in 2018. With its picturesque location and recreational opportunities, such as fishing and boating, Forsyth Reservoir serves as a valuable water resource for both the local community and visitors alike. Climate and water resource enthusiasts may find the reservoir's design and management details intriguing, as well as its potential for further risk assessment and mitigation measures in the future.
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 Forsyth Reservoir -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Falling Creek Near Juliette | 13 cfs | → |
| Tobesofkee Creek Near Macon | 5 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River At Macon | 733 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River Near Jackson | 433 cfs | → |
| Flint River Near Culloden | 596 cfs | → |
| Shoal Creek At Shoal Creek Rd | 9 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Forsyth Reservoir.
Boat launches
- Lake Juliette Day Use Area And Boat Ramp
- Round Oak-Juliette Road Monroe County
- Popes Ferry Landing
- Macon
Campgrounds
- High Falls State Park
- Dames Ferry County Park
- Arrowhead County Park
- Claystone County Park
- Indian Springs State Park
- Gladesville Campground
Fishing spots
- High Falls Lake
- Lake Tobesofkee
- Indian Springs State Park Lake
- Jackson Lake
- Miller Creek Lake Recreation Area
- Griffin City Reservoir
Track Forsyth Reservoir in the Snoflo app
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About Forsyth Reservoir
Where does the data for Forsyth Reservoir 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 Forsyth Reservoir.