Cantrell Lake Dam dam
Cantrell Lake Dam
Cantrell Lake Dam, also known as Brown's Lake Dam, is a privately owned structure located in Fannin, Georgia, near the city of Oasis. Built in 1970 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this earth dam stands at a height of 33 feet and has a primary purpose of recreation, offering a storage capacity of 31.3 acre-feet and a surface area of 2 acres. The dam is designed with an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating.
Situated on Higdon Creek, Cantrell Lake Dam provides a picturesque recreational area for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy. The dam has not been state regulated or permitted, but is subject to state inspection. Despite its age, the dam's condition assessment remains unrated, and it has not undergone any recent modifications or emergency action plan preparations. The surrounding area offers a tranquil setting for outdoor activities, making it a popular destination for visitors seeking to connect with nature and explore the beauty of Georgia's water resources.
Overall, Cantrell Lake Dam serves as a vital part of the local landscape, offering both recreational opportunities and a source of natural beauty. With its scenic location and low hazard potential, this earth dam continues to provide a safe and enjoyable environment for visitors to appreciate the importance of water conservation and the role of dams in managing and preserving water resources. Whether you're a climate enthusiast or simply looking for a peaceful retreat, Cantrell Lake Dam is sure to captivate and inspire all who visit.
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 Cantrell Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ocoee River At Copperhill | 245 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek Near Crandall | 5 cfs | → |
| Cartecay River Near Ellijay | 144 cfs | → |
| Toccoa River Near Dial | 247 cfs | → |
| Coosawattee River Near Ellijay | 251 cfs | → |
| Holly Creek Near Chatsworth | 26 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cantrell Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Toccoa Avenue 104, Mccaysville
- Lake Conasauga Murray County
- Mallard Point Road 109, Fannin County
- Sugar Loaf Drive Polk County
- Powerhouse Road 820-832, Reliance
Campgrounds
- Jacks River Fields
- Jacks River Fields Campground
- Tumbling Creek
- Tumbling Creek Campground
- Cottonwood Patch Campground
- Cottonwood Patch
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Source In Cohutta Wilderness To Nf Boundary North Of Murray's Lake
- Southern Boundary Cohutta Wilderness Near Peter Cove To Northern Boundary Cohutta Wilderness Near Alaculsy
- Northern Boundary Cohutta Wilderness To Confluence With Conasauga River
- Nf Boundary To Taylor's Creek In Cherokee Nf (Tn)
- Taylors Creek (Rm 74.5) To Nf Boundary (Rm 70.0)
- Apalachia Powerhouse (Rm 53.5) To Us411 Bridge (Rm 43.0)
Track Cantrell Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Cantrell Lake Dam
Where does the data for Cantrell 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 Cantrell Lake Dam.