Summit Chase No. 2 dam
Summit Chase No. 2
Summit Chase No. 2, located in Gwinnett, Georgia, is a private earth dam primarily used for recreation purposes. Built in 1955 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this dam stands at a height of 21 feet and stretches 655 feet in length, with a maximum storage capacity of 85 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, this dam is currently not rated for its condition and lacks regular inspections.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, making it crucial to monitor its structural integrity and potential risks, especially in the face of changing climate patterns and water resource management. With its location near Rosebud and under the jurisdiction of the Mobile District, Summit Chase No. 2 serves as a key point for water enthusiasts and climate advocates to engage with local authorities in ensuring its safety and functionality for future generations.
As an integral part of the water infrastructure in Georgia, Summit Chase No. 2 presents an opportunity for collaboration between private owners, state agencies, and conservation groups to implement risk management measures and enhance emergency preparedness. By addressing the unknown aspects of its condition assessment and inspection frequency, stakeholders can work towards sustainable water resource management and climate resilience in the region, ultimately safeguarding this recreational dam for the community and the environment.
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 Summit Chase No. 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Brushy Fork Creek At Beaver Road | 3 cfs | → |
| Big Haynes Creek At Lenora Road | 9 cfs | → |
| No Business Creek At Lee Road | 2 cfs | → |
| Alcovy River At New Hope Road | 18 cfs | → |
| Yellow River At Ga 124 | 73 cfs | → |
| Alcovy River Near Lawrenceville | 8 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Summit Chase No. 2.
Boat launches
- Chattahochee River Park Peachtree Corners
- Saint Ives Country Club Parkway Johns Creek
- Lake Windward Landing 139, Alpharetta
- Lakeshore Drive Henry County
- Van Pugh North Park
- Kings Point Drive Forsyth County
Campgrounds
- Stone Mountain Campground
- Stone Mountain Park Campground
- James Shackleford County Park
- Fort Yargo State Park
- Shoal Creek - Lake Lanier
- Chestnut Ridge - Lake Lanier
Fishing spots
- Parkers Lake
- Rhodes Jordan Park
- Black Shoals Lake
- Collins Hill Park
- Lake To-Lani
- Davidson Mountain Nature Preserve
Track Summit Chase No. 2 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 Summit Chase No. 2
Where does the data for Summit Chase No. 2 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 Summit Chase No. 2.