Crown Mill Lake Dam dam
Crown Mill Lake Dam
Crown Mill Lake Dam, located in Dalton, Georgia, was completed in 1961 and serves primarily for recreational purposes. The earth dam, with a height of 22 feet and a hydraulic height of 20.5 feet, has a storage capacity of 377 acre-feet and a surface area of 25.7 acres. Managed by the local government, the dam is inspected every five years and has been rated as having a low hazard potential, with a moderate risk assessment score of 3.
Although the dam is uncontrolled, it is deemed to be in satisfactory condition and poses no immediate threat. With its buttress core design and unknown foundation type, Crown Mill Lake Dam stands as a testament to the importance of water resource management and climate resilience in the region. While not regulated by the state, the dam underscores the need for continued monitoring and adherence to safety protocols to ensure the protection of communities and ecosystems downstream.
As an integral part of the Nashville District, Crown Mill Lake Dam represents a valuable asset for the community, offering recreational opportunities and supporting the local economy. With its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the dam provides a serene and picturesque setting for visitors to enjoy, while also serving as a reminder of the critical role that infrastructure plays in water resource management and climate adaptation efforts.
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 Crown Mill Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Conasauga River At Tilton | 236 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek At Dalton | 25 cfs | → |
| Oostanaula River At Resaca | 582 cfs | → |
| Coosawattee River Near Pine Chapel | 315 cfs | → |
| Holly Creek Near Chatsworth | 24 cfs | → |
| Conasauga River Near Eton | 122 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Crown Mill Lake Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- The Pocket Recreation Area
- Backcountry Campsite 3
- Salacoa Creek Park
- Backcountry Campsite #2
- Backcountry Campsite 4
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Source In Cohutta Wilderness To Nf Boundary North Of Murray's Lake
- Taylors Creek (Rm 74.5) To Nf Boundary (Rm 70.0)
- Northern Boundary Cohutta Wilderness To Confluence With Conasauga River
- Southern Boundary Cohutta Wilderness Near Peter Cove To Northern Boundary Cohutta Wilderness Near Alaculsy
- Nf Boundary To Taylor's Creek In Cherokee Nf (Tn)
- River Miles 8 Near Ga Sate Line To Confluence With Little River
Track Crown Mill Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Crown Mill Lake Dam
Where does the data for Crown Mill 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 Crown Mill Lake Dam.