Pegamore Lake Dam dam
Pegamore Lake Dam
Pegamore Lake Dam, located in Paulding, Georgia, was completed in 1964 and serves as a vital recreational resource in the area. This privately owned earth dam, standing at 42 feet tall and spanning 300 feet in length, holds a storage capacity of 609 acre-feet with a surface area of 22.6 acres. The dam is situated on Pegamore Creek and is regulated by the Georgia Safe Dams Program, with state inspections and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and functionality.
Despite its high hazard potential and poor condition assessment, Pegamore Lake Dam continues to attract visitors for various recreational activities. The dam's uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates pose a risk that necessitates regular inspections and a two-year inspection frequency. While the dam's risk assessment is moderate, measures for risk management and emergency preparedness remain unspecified. As a prominent landmark in the region, the dam's historical significance and ecological impact make it a subject of interest for water resource and climate enthusiasts.
Overall, Pegamore Lake Dam stands as a testament to the intersection of human infrastructure and natural landscapes. Its presence not only provides recreational opportunities but also underscores the importance of proper dam management and safety protocols in the face of changing climate conditions. As discussions around water resource management and climate resilience continue to evolve, the preservation and upkeep of structures like Pegamore Lake Dam remain crucial for the well-being of both local communities and the environment at large.
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 Pegamore Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Etowah River At Ga 61 | 416 cfs | → |
| Etowah River Near Kingston | 524 cfs | → |
| Etowah River At Allatoona Dam | 359 cfs | → |
| Two Run Creek Near Kingston | 10 cfs | → |
| Etowah River At Ga 1 Loop | 598 cfs | → |
| Noses Creek At Powder Springs Rd | 6 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pegamore Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Gayle Drive Southeast Bartow County
- North Main Street Southeast Bartow County
- Us 411;Ga 20 Bartow County
- State Highway 20 Spur Southeast 1121, Cartersville
- Overlook Drive 1 163, 30102
- East Rome Bypass, Rome
Campgrounds
- Beautiful Rock Campgound
- Trailcampground Silver Comet
- World Famous Lake Military - Atlanta Nas
- Old Hwy 41 - Allatoona Lake
- Lake Allatoona Military - Fort Mcpherson
- Mckinney - Allatoona Lake
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 Pegamore 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 Pegamore Lake Dam
Where does the data for Pegamore 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 High 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 Pegamore Lake Dam.