Flakes Dam dam
Flakes Dam
Flakes Dam, located in Camp Smyrna Community, Georgia, was completed in 1960 for the primary purpose of recreation. This private Earth dam, with a height of 15 feet and a length of 560 feet, has a storage capacity of 75 acre-feet and a surface area of 10 acres. The dam's hazard potential is rated as low, and its condition assessment is currently not rated.
Despite being unregulated by the state and not subject to regular inspections, Flakes Dam poses a moderate risk level of 3. It features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with no associated locks. The dam is situated in Rockdale County, Georgia, and falls under the jurisdiction of the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. The surrounding area offers recreational opportunities for water resource and climate enthusiasts, making Flakes Dam a notable site for outdoor activities and leisure.
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 Flakes Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Honey Creek At Ga 212 | 8 cfs | → |
| South River At Klondike Road | 134 cfs | → |
| Yellow River At Pleasant Hill Rd | 102 cfs | → |
| Yellow River At Gees Mill Road | 135 cfs | → |
| Big Haynes Creek At Bald Rock Road | 24 cfs | → |
| South River At Flakes Mill Road Nr Atlanta | 49 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Flakes Dam.
Boat launches
- Lakeshore Drive Henry County
- Ellis Road Jasper County
- Chattahochee River Park Peachtree Corners
- Ccc Camp Loop Morgan County
- Cobb Parkway South Vinings
- Saint Ives Country Club Parkway Johns Creek
Campgrounds
- Stone Mountain Campground
- Stone Mountain Park Campground
- Newton Factory Shoals Rec Area
- Hard Labor Creek State Park
- Indian Springs State Park
- Camp Rutledge
Fishing spots
- Davidson Mountain Nature Preserve
- Chapel Hill Park
- Parkers Lake
- Black Shoals Lake
- Lake To-Lani
- Avondale Lake
Track Flakes Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Flakes Dam
Where does the data for Flakes 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 Flakes Dam.