Barnesville Reservoir Dam dam
Barnesville Reservoir Dam
The Barnesville Reservoir Dam, located in Lamar County, Georgia, serves as a critical water supply source for the community of Barnesville. Constructed in 1954, this earth dam stands at a height of 7.8 feet and stretches 1078 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 1155 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is water supply, with a normal storage capacity of 360 acre-feet and a surface area of 72 acres, drawing water from Edie Creek.
Managed by the local government, the Barnesville Reservoir Dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. Despite not being regulated by the state, the dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and supply for the region. With an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the dam provides a sustainable water source for the community while maintaining a moderate risk level.
The dam's construction was overseen by Wiedemon & Singleton of Atlanta, highlighting the dedication to providing safe and reliable water infrastructure for the area. As climate change impacts water resources globally, the Barnesville Reservoir Dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water management practices and the vital role that dams play in ensuring water security for local communities.
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 Barnesville Reservoir Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Shoal Creek At Shoal Creek Rd | 10 cfs | → |
| Flint River Near Griffin | 68 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River Near Jackson | 425 cfs | → |
| Falling Creek Near Juliette | 7 cfs | → |
| Flint River Near Lovejoy | 27 cfs | → |
| Pates Creek At Buster Lewis Rd Near Flippen | 10 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Barnesville Reservoir Dam.
Boat launches
- Round Oak-Juliette Road Monroe County
- West Mcintosh Road Spalding County
- Wise Creek Tail Jasper County
- Lake Juliette Day Use Area And Boat Ramp
- Burch Lake Road Fayette County
- East Bagwell Road Pike County
Campgrounds
- High Falls State Park
- Indian Springs State Park
- Gladesville Campground
- Rush Creek Campground
- Dames Ferry County Park
- Arrowhead County Park
Fishing spots
- High Falls Lake
- Indian Springs State Park Lake
- Griffin City Reservoir
- Jackson Lake
- Lake Tobesofkee
- Padgett Lake
Track Barnesville Reservoir Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Barnesville Reservoir Dam
Where does the data for Barnesville Reservoir 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 Barnesville Reservoir Dam.