West Point Dam dam
West Point Dam
West Point Dam, also known as West Point Lake, is a federally owned structure located in Troup, Georgia. Built in 1974 by the US Army Corps of Engineers, the dam serves multiple purposes including flood risk reduction, hydroelectric power generation, and recreation. Standing at a height of 132 feet with a length of 7250 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 940,000 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 25,864 acres.
Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the dam has undergone structural modifications to enhance safety. The risk assessment conducted in 2016 highlighted the importance of addressing certain vulnerabilities, which were subsequently addressed in 2020. The US Army Corps of Engineers actively manages flood risks associated with the dam by monitoring its condition, prioritizing necessary actions, and engaging with emergency managers and the public to ensure preparedness. Additionally, they regularly update the emergency action plan for the dam and provide valuable flood risk awareness suggestions to the community. By staying informed and taking proactive measures, residents can better prepare for any potential dam-related emergencies and safeguard their properties and lives.
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 West Point Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chattahoochee River At West Point | 836 cfs | → |
| Yellowjacket Cr At Hammett Rd Blw Hogansville | 21 cfs | → |
| New River At Ga 100 | 33 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River At Us 27 | 1,300 cfs | → |
| Tallapoosa River At Wadley Al | 991 cfs | → |
| Hillabahatchee Creek At Thaxton Rd | 6 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near West Point Dam.
Boat launches
- County Road 390 Chambers County
- Westpoint Road West Point
- Dam Road Troup County
- West 7th Street 199, West Point
- Abbottsford Road Troup County
- Pyne Road Park Mega Ramp
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Bartlett's Ferry (Lake Harding)
- Lake Harding
- Callaway Gardens Lake
- Opelika City (Saugahatchee) Reservoir
- Goat Rock Lake
- Lake Oliver
More reservoirs
Track West Point Dam in the Snoflo app
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About West Point Dam
Where does the data for West Point 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 West Point Dam.