Bailey Lake Dam dam
Bailey Lake Dam
Bailey Lake Dam, located in Tallapoosa, Georgia, was completed in 1990 and serves as a key recreational resource for the local community. The dam, designed by Travis Pruitt and Associates, is primarily an earth dam with a height of 44 feet and a hydraulic height of 35.4 feet. The dam's main purpose is for recreation, offering a serene setting for activities such as fishing, boating, and picnicking on its 7.8-acre surface area.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, Bailey Lake Dam has a solid structural integrity and is inspected regularly for safety. The dam's uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates help manage water levels, while its maximum storage capacity of 249 acre-feet provides a reliable water resource for the area. Although not state-regulated, the dam is subject to inspections every five years to ensure its continued safety and functionality for both recreational and environmental purposes.
Overall, Bailey Lake Dam stands as a testament to responsible dam management and the importance of water resource conservation in the face of climate change. Its role in providing recreational opportunities, maintaining water levels, and ensuring safety highlights the significance of sustainable infrastructure for both human enjoyment and environmental protection in the region.
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 Bailey Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tallapoosa River Below Tallapoosa | 648 cfs | → |
| Cedar Creek At Ga Ave At Cedartown | 5 cfs | → |
| Cedar Creek Near Cedartown | 90 cfs | → |
| Tallapoosa River Near Heflin | 349 cfs | → |
| Little Tallapoosa River (Us 27) At Carrollton | 46 cfs | → |
| Little Tallapoosa River Below Bowdon | 158 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bailey Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Coleman Boat Ramp Road Cleburne County
- Cherokee County 556, Centre
- Hutcheson Ferry Road Carroll County
- County Road 88 Randolph County
Campgrounds
- Tally Valley County Park
- Vfw County Park
- Chief Ladiga Trail Campground
- Coleman Lake Rec Area
- Coleman Lake Recreation Area
- Big Oak Gap Hunter Camp
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Begins One Mile Upstream From Al 273 Bridge To Lake Weiss
- Al 35 Bridge To Ends One Mile Upstream From Al 273 Bridge
- Confluence With East And West Branches To Al 37 Bridge
- River Miles 8 Near Ga Sate Line To Confluence With Little River
- Desoto Falls In Desoto State Park To Confluence With Little River
Track Bailey Lake Dam 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 Bailey Lake Dam
Where does the data for Bailey 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 Bailey Lake Dam.