Bottoms Lake Dam dam
Bottoms Lake Dam
Located in the picturesque surroundings of Pike, Georgia, Bottoms Lake Dam stands as a testament to engineering excellence and environmental preservation. Built in 1949 by the Soil Conservation Service (SCS), this private-owned Earth dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a serene retreat for water resource and climate enthusiasts alike. With a height of 19 feet and a storage capacity of 337 acre-feet, Bottoms Lake Dam provides a tranquil oasis covering 29 acres with a drainage area of 359 acres.
Despite its age, Bottoms Lake Dam has been deemed to have a low hazard potential, with a moderate risk assessment rating. The dam boasts an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, contributing to its safety and stability. The last inspection conducted in July 2007 confirmed its structural integrity and compliance with safety standards, with an inspection frequency of five years. While not currently rated for condition assessment, the dam continues to serve its purpose effectively, offering a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and wildlife in the region.
Managed by private owners, Bottoms Lake Dam stands as a testament to responsible stewardship and sustainable water resource management in Georgia. With its tranquil waters and lush surroundings, this Earth dam serves as a recreational haven while maintaining a low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment. For water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking a peaceful retreat in the heart of nature, Bottoms Lake Dam offers a captivating blend of beauty, functionality, and environmental harmony.
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 Bottoms Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Flint River Near Griffin | 60 cfs | → |
| Shoal Creek At Shoal Creek Rd | 9 cfs | → |
| Line Creek Near Senoia | 16 cfs | → |
| Flint River Near Lovejoy | 25 cfs | → |
| Pates Creek At Buster Lewis Rd Near Flippen | 10 cfs | → |
| Flint River Near Culloden | 628 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bottoms Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- East Bagwell Road Pike County
- West Mcintosh Road Spalding County
- Burch Lake Road Fayette County
- Talbot County
- Pine Crest Drive 127, Peachtree City
Campgrounds
- Old Sawmill Campsite
- Bumblebee Ridge Campsite
- Sassafras Hill Campsite
- High Falls State Park
- F.D. Roosevelt State Park
- 419
Fishing spots
- Griffin City Reservoir
- Padgett Lake
- High Falls Lake
- Clayton County International Park
- Jester Creek
- Indian Springs State Park Lake
Track Bottoms Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Bottoms Lake Dam
Where does the data for Bottoms 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 Bottoms Lake Dam.