Jackson Lake South Dam dam
Jackson Lake South Dam
Jackson Lake South Dam is a private recreational structure located in Ringold, Georgia, with a primary purpose of providing leisure activities for water enthusiasts. The dam, constructed with an earth core and buttress foundation, stands at a height of 9.6 feet and has a hydraulic height of 9.4 feet. With a storage capacity of 73 acre-feet and a surface area of 11.9 acres, the dam offers a serene setting for outdoor recreation.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Jackson Lake South Dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. Despite not being regulated or inspected by the state, the dam poses a moderate risk level of 3. While the dam has an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, it serves as a popular destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking a tranquil environment for various recreational activities within Catoosa County, Georgia.
With its picturesque location and moderate risk assessment, Jackson Lake South Dam offers a unique blend of natural beauty and recreational opportunities for visitors. As a privately owned structure, the dam stands as a testament to the importance of responsible water resource management and the need for continuous monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all who visit this peaceful waterway in the heart of 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 Jackson Lake South Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Chickamauga Creek Near Chickamauga | 146 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek At Dalton | 20 cfs | → |
| Lookout Creek Near New England | 66 cfs | → |
| Conasauga River Near Eton | 119 cfs | → |
| Conasauga River At Tilton | 222 cfs | → |
| Oostanaula River At Resaca | 922 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Jackson Lake South Dam.
Boat launches
- I 75 Ringgold
- Cummings Highway Chattanooga
- Tennessee Riverwalk Chattanooga
- Market Street Chattanooga
- South Chickamauga Creek Greenway Chattanooga
- Hamilton County
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Taylors Creek (Rm 74.5) To Nf Boundary (Rm 70.0)
- River Miles 8 Near Ga Sate Line To Confluence With Little River
- Source In Cohutta Wilderness To Nf Boundary North Of Murray's Lake
- Desoto Falls In Desoto State Park To Confluence With Little River
- Nf Boundary To Taylor's Creek In Cherokee Nf (Tn)
- Northern Boundary Cohutta Wilderness To Confluence With Conasauga River
Track Jackson Lake South Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Jackson Lake South Dam
Where does the data for Jackson Lake South 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 Jackson Lake South Dam.