Dalton Rock Products Lake Dam dam
Dalton Rock Products Lake Dam
Dalton Rock Products Lake Dam, located in Ninety Seven Spring, Georgia, is a privately owned structure with a primary purpose classified as "Other." This earth dam, completed in 1960 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, stands at a height of 31 feet and stretches 241 feet in length. The dam is situated on Coahulla Creek and has a storage capacity of 40 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 33 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is subject to moderate risk, with a maximum discharge capacity of 1130 cubic feet per second.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 75 feet and is under the jurisdiction of the Nashville District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. While the condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Available," the risk management measures for the dam are also unspecified. With no associated structures and a drainage area of 1.59 square miles, Dalton Rock Products Lake Dam serves as a vital component in managing water resources in the Whitfield County region. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find interest in the unique characteristics and risk profile of this dam.
For those passionate about water resource management and climate resilience, Dalton Rock Products Lake Dam offers a fascinating case study in dam infrastructure. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's moderate risk classification underscores the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure public safety and protect downstream communities. With its strategic location on Coahulla Creek and close proximity to Congressional District 14 in Georgia, this earth dam serves as a critical resource for water storage and flood control in the region. As efforts continue to assess and mitigate potential risks associated with the dam, enthusiasts can appreciate the intersection of engineering, environmental stewardship, and public safety in safeguarding our water resources for future generations.
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 Dalton Rock Products Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Conasauga River Near Eton | 111 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek At Dalton | 21 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek Near Crandall | 4 cfs | → |
| Holly Creek Near Chatsworth | 20 cfs | → |
| Conasauga River At Tilton | 205 cfs | → |
| Oostanaula River At Resaca | 988 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dalton Rock Products Lake Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Backcountry Campsite 3
- Backcountry Campsite 4
- Backcountry Campsite #2
- Fort Mountain State Park
- Hickey Gap Campground
- Ball Field Dispersed Camping Area
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Taylors Creek (Rm 74.5) To Nf Boundary (Rm 70.0)
- Source In Cohutta Wilderness To Nf Boundary North Of Murray's Lake
- Nf Boundary To Taylor's Creek In Cherokee Nf (Tn)
- Northern Boundary Cohutta Wilderness To Confluence With Conasauga River
- Southern Boundary Cohutta Wilderness Near Peter Cove To Northern Boundary Cohutta Wilderness Near Alaculsy
- Apalachia Powerhouse (Rm 53.5) To Us411 Bridge (Rm 43.0)
Track Dalton Rock Products Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Dalton Rock Products Lake Dam
Where does the data for Dalton Rock Products 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 Dalton Rock Products Lake Dam.