Chelena Lake Dam dam
Chelena Lake Dam
Chelena Lake Dam, located in Henry, Georgia, is a private-owned earth dam primarily used for recreation. Standing at a height of 30 feet with a length of 435 feet, the dam offers a serene 5-acre surface area for visitors to enjoy various water activities. With a storage capacity of 93 acre-feet, the dam is equipped with uncontrolled spillways and outlets, reflecting a low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment.
Constructed by the Soil Conservation Service (SCS), Chelena Lake Dam is inspected every five years, with the last assessment conducted in March 2017. While the dam's condition remains unrated, its risk management measures are considered adequate to ensure the safety of the surrounding community. Despite not being state-regulated, the dam's compliance with inspection and enforcement protocols highlights its commitment to maintaining a secure and enjoyable recreational environment for water resource and climate enthusiasts.
Situated in Georgia's picturesque landscape, Chelena Lake Dam serves as a peaceful retreat for those seeking outdoor leisure activities. With its tranquil waters and lush surroundings, the dam invites visitors to partake in recreational pursuits while appreciating the natural beauty of the area. As a testament to responsible dam management practices, Chelena Lake Dam embodies a harmonious balance between environmental stewardship and recreational enjoyment, making it a must-visit destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts alike.
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 Chelena Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Alcovy River Below Covington | 35 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River Near Jackson | 433 cfs | → |
| Honey Creek At Ga 212 | 7 cfs | → |
| Big Haynes Creek At Bald Rock Road | 17 cfs | → |
| Yellow River At Gees Mill Road | 110 cfs | → |
| South River At Klondike Road | 113 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Chelena Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Ellis Road Jasper County
- Wise Creek Tail Jasper County
- Lakeshore Drive Henry County
- Round Oak-Juliette Road Monroe County
- Ccc Camp Loop Morgan County
- West Mcintosh Road Spalding County
Campgrounds
- Newton Factory Shoals Rec Area
- Indian Springs State Park
- Rush Creek Campground
- High Falls State Park
- Gladesville Campground
- Hard Labor Creek State Park
Fishing spots
- Jackson Lake
- Indian Springs State Park Lake
- High Falls Lake
- Davidson Mountain Nature Preserve
- Clayton County International Park
- Black Shoals Lake
Track Chelena Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Chelena Lake Dam
Where does the data for Chelena 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 Chelena Lake Dam.