Lasater Lake Dam dam
Lasater Lake Dam
Lasater Lake Dam, located in Mountville, Georgia, was completed in 1970 and serves primarily for recreational purposes. The dam stands at 26 feet high with a length of 420 feet, creating a reservoir with a maximum storage capacity of 135 acre-feet. With a normal storage level of 92 acre-feet and covering a surface area of 9.2 acres, the dam is a popular spot for water and climate enthusiasts to enjoy outdoor activities such as fishing and boating.
Owned privately, Lasater Lake Dam is designed as an Earth dam with a Buttress core type. The dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. While it is not regulated by the state, inspections are conducted every five years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, contributing to its recreational appeal while also serving as a vital water resource for the local community.
With its scenic location and important role in water management, Lasater Lake Dam is a key landmark in Troup County, Georgia. Managed by private owners and not subject to state permitting, the dam continues to provide valuable recreational opportunities while contributing to the overall water infrastructure in the region. Its moderate risk assessment underscores the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to ensure the safety and longevity of this essential water resource for years to come.
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 Lasater Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Yellowjacket Cr At Hammett Rd Blw Hogansville | 21 cfs | → |
| New River At Ga 100 | 33 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River At Us 27 | 1,300 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River At West Point | 836 cfs | → |
| Line Creek Near Senoia | 16 cfs | → |
| Hillabahatchee Creek At Thaxton Rd | 6 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lasater Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Mooty Bridge Road Lagrange
- Troup County
- Pyne Road Park Mega Ramp
- Abbottsford Road Troup County
- Westpoint Road West Point
- Dam Road Troup County
Track Lasater Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Lasater Lake Dam
Where does the data for Lasater 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 Lasater Lake Dam.