Gayler Lake Dam, located in Monticello, Georgia, is a private dam primarily used for recreation.
The dam, designed by the Soil Conservation Service (SCS), stands at a height of 34 feet and has a hydraulic height of 24 feet. With a maximum storage capacity of 31 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 20 acre-feet, the dam covers a surface area of 2 acres and serves a drainage area of 25 square miles. Despite being uncontrolled, the spillway type of the dam is listed as uncontrolled, with a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating.
Although the dam has not been inspected since November 2018, it is deemed to be in good condition and poses no immediate threat. The risk assessment for Gayler Lake Dam is moderate (3), suggesting that there may be some potential risks associated with the structure. However, with proper risk management measures in place, the dam continues to provide recreational benefits to the local community. As an essential part of the water resource infrastructure in Jasper County, Gayler Lake Dam stands as a testament to the importance of maintaining and managing water resources for both recreational and environmental purposes.
Wind
Humidity
Dam Height |
34 |
Hydraulic Height |
24 |
Drainage Area |
25 |
Nid Storage |
31 |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Surface Area |
2 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Dam Length |
200 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Height |
34 |
Ocmulgee River Near Jackson
|
1190cfs |
Alcovy River Below Covington
|
120cfs |
Murder Creek Below Eatonton
|
71cfs |
Little River Near Eatonton
|
92cfs |
Falling Creek Near Juliette
|
18cfs |
Alcovy River Above Covington
|
113cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
|---|---|---|
Rush Creek Campground
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Newton Factory Shoals Rec Area
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Gladesville Campground
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