Young Kim Lake Dam dam
Young Kim Lake Dam
Young Kim Lake Dam, also known as Harrison Lake Dam, is a private dam located in Pickens, Georgia, within the Fourmile Church Community. Built in 1973 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this earth dam stands at a height of 29 feet and spans 159 feet in length. The primary purpose of the dam is for recreation, with a normal storage capacity of 51 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 83 acre-feet.
Despite its satisfactory condition assessment as of January 2017, Young Kim Lake Dam has a high hazard potential, indicating the potential risk it poses to surrounding areas in the event of a failure. The dam is state-regulated by the Georgia Safe Dams Program, with the state agency responsible for permitting, inspecting, and enforcing regulations to ensure its safety. The dam's risk assessment categorizes it as moderate, with a risk management plan yet to be fully detailed.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Young Kim Lake Dam will find its unique structure and location intriguing. With its recreational purpose and historical significance, this private earth dam serves as a focal point for water management in the area. Despite its high hazard potential, efforts are constantly being made to ensure the safety and integrity of this vital water resource in Georgia.
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 Young Kim Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Amicalola Creek Near Dawsonville | 79 cfs | → |
| Etowah River At Ga 9 | 101 cfs | → |
| Fausett Creek Near Talking Rock | 4 cfs | → |
| Etowah River At Canton | 349 cfs | → |
| Talking Rock Creek Near Hinton | 56 cfs | → |
| Cartecay River Near Ellijay | 135 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Young Kim Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Browns Bridge Road Forsyth County
- Gilmer County
- Kings Point Drive Forsyth County
- Lake Windward Landing 139, Alpharetta
- Morrison Moore Parkway East Dahlonega
Campgrounds
- Rocky Ford Campsite
- Amicalola Falls State Park
- Amicalola Mountain
- Paradise Valley Resort & Club
- Bald Ridge Creek
- Charleston - Lake Lanier
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Martin Branch Bridge To Robertsontown Bridge On Ga Highway 356
- Old Turnpike Crossing To Martin Branch Bridge
- Mark Trail Wilderness Boundry To Old Turnpike Crossing Near Vandiver Branch
- Source In Cohutta Wilderness To Nf Boundary North Of Murray's Lake
- Source Near Chattahoochee Gap To Mark Trail Wilderness Boundary
- Southern Boundary Cohutta Wilderness Near Peter Cove To Northern Boundary Cohutta Wilderness Near Alaculsy
Track Young Kim Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Young Kim Lake Dam
Where does the data for Young Kim 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 Young Kim Lake Dam.