Clyde Lake Dam dam
Clyde Lake Dam
Clyde Lake Dam, located in Bowdon, Georgia, is a private-owned structure primarily used for recreational purposes. This earth-type dam stands at a height of 28 feet with a hydraulic height of 22.1 feet, providing a storage capacity of 233.1 acre-feet. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, with a maximum discharge capacity matching its storage volume.
Despite being unregulated by the state, Clyde Lake Dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. The last inspection conducted in November 2017 deemed the dam's condition as not rated, indicating a need for further assessment. With its location in Carroll County, Georgia, the dam offers a surface area of 20 acres for recreational activities and water resource enthusiasts to enjoy.
While Clyde Lake Dam may not be the largest or most well-known structure in the area, its role in providing recreational opportunities and its moderate risk assessment highlight the importance of monitoring and maintaining water resources in the region. As climate change continues to affect water availability and quality, understanding the condition and risks associated with dams like Clyde Lake is crucial for ensuring the safety and sustainability of our water sources for future generations.
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 Clyde Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Tallapoosa River Below Bowdon | 160 cfs | → |
| Little Tallapoosa River (Us 27) At Carrollton | 38 cfs | → |
| Little Tallapoosa River Near Newell Al | 355 cfs | → |
| Hillabahatchee Creek At Thaxton Rd | 14 cfs | → |
| Tallapoosa River Below Tallapoosa | 301 cfs | → |
| Tallapoosa River Near Heflin | 589 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Clyde Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Chattahoochee Bend State Park Riverwalk Trail Coweta County
- Hutcheson Ferry Road Carroll County
- Aaron Drive Randolph County
- Us 431 Wedowee
- Heard Street Randolph County
- Us 27 Alternate;16 Whitesburg
Campgrounds
- John Tanner State Park
- Tally Valley County Park
- Chattahoochee Bend State Park
- Mcintosh Reserve Park
- Vfw County Park
- Brush Creek County Park
Fishing spots
Track Clyde Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Clyde Lake Dam
Where does the data for Clyde 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 Clyde Lake Dam.