Aubrey Lake Dam dam
Aubrey Lake Dam
Aubrey Lake Dam, located in Cartersville, Georgia, was completed in 1925 and serves as a recreational structure along Pettit Creek. The dam stands at a height of 17.6 feet, with a hydraulic height of 12 feet and a length of 150 feet. It is primarily made of concrete with a buttress core type and has a storage capacity of 552 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 92 acres.
Although Aubrey Lake Dam is privately owned and not state regulated, it is inspected regularly, with the last inspection taking place in March 2018. The dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of its condition assessment. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, with a Risk Char Summary of 3, indicating some potential vulnerabilities that may need to be addressed in the future.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will be drawn to Aubrey Lake Dam for its historical significance and recreational opportunities, while also recognizing the importance of maintaining its safety and integrity to mitigate any potential risks associated with its operation. With its picturesque location and unique design features, Aubrey Lake Dam is a notable landmark in Bartow County, Georgia, showcasing the intersection of human ingenuity and natural beauty in the management of water resources.
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 Aubrey Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Two Run Creek Near Kingston | 9 cfs | → |
| Etowah River At Allatoona Dam | 344 cfs | → |
| Etowah River At Ga 61 | 416 cfs | → |
| Etowah River Near Kingston | 676 cfs | → |
| Etowah River At Canton | 357 cfs | → |
| Noonday Creek At Shallowford Road | 13 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Aubrey Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- State Highway 20 Spur Southeast 1121, Cartersville
- Overlook Drive 1 163, 30102
- Gayle Drive Southeast Bartow County
- Us 411;Ga 20 Bartow County
- North Main Street Southeast Bartow County
- Park Drive Northeast Gordon County
Campgrounds
- Mckaskey Creek - Allatoona Lake
- Gatewood - Lake Allatoona
- Upper Stamp Creek - Allatoona Lake
- Macedonia - Lake Allatoona
- Red Top Mountain State Park
- Mckinney - Allatoona Lake
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- River Miles 8 Near Ga Sate Line To Confluence With Little River
- Confluence With East And West Branches To Al 37 Bridge
- Source In Cohutta Wilderness To Nf Boundary North Of Murray's Lake
- Al 35 Bridge To Ends One Mile Upstream From Al 273 Bridge
- Desoto Falls In Desoto State Park To Confluence With Little River
- Southern Boundary Cohutta Wilderness Near Peter Cove To Northern Boundary Cohutta Wilderness Near Alaculsy
Track Aubrey Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Aubrey Lake Dam
Where does the data for Aubrey 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 Aubrey Lake Dam.