Clayton State University Lake Dam dam
Clayton State University Lake Dam
Clayton State University Lake Dam, located in Morrow, Georgia, was completed in 1952 and serves as a recreational site for water resource and climate enthusiasts. The dam, primarily made of earth with a buttress core type, stands at a height of 24.8 feet and has a length of 525 feet. With a storage capacity of 110 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 80 acre-feet, the dam covers a surface area of 11 acres and drains from a 156-acre watershed.
Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the dam's condition was assessed as satisfactory during its last inspection in January 2017. The Georgia-SAFE DAMS program oversees the state-regulated dam, which has uncontrolled spillways and outlets. While the risk assessment for the dam is moderate, it is important for authorities to continue monitoring and maintaining the structure to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and the sustainability of the recreational area it supports. Overall, Clayton State University Lake Dam presents a blend of natural beauty and engineering ingenuity, making it an intriguing location for those interested in water resources and climate dynamics.
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 Clayton State University Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South River At Forest Park Road | 15 cfs | → |
| Intrenchment Creek Near Atlanta | 4 cfs | → |
| South River At Flakes Mill Road Nr Atlanta | 40 cfs | → |
| Pates Creek At Buster Lewis Rd Near Flippen | 12 cfs | → |
| South River At Klondike Road | 113 cfs | → |
| Flint River Near Lovejoy | 43 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Clayton State University Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Lakeshore Drive Henry County
- Peachtree Parkway 488, Shake Rag
- Burch Lake Road Fayette County
- Hooch Boat Ramp
- 1124 Peachtree City
- Pine Crest Drive 127, Peachtree City
Campgrounds
- Stone Mountain Park Campground
- Stone Mountain Campground
- Cochran Mill County Park
- Dobbins Lakeside Military
- Newton Factory Shoals Rec Area
Fishing spots
- Jester Creek
- Clayton County International Park
- Chapel Hill Park
- Buena Vista Lake
- Avondale Lake
- Davidson Mountain Nature Preserve
Track Clayton State University Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Clayton State University Lake Dam
Where does the data for Clayton State University 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 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 Clayton State University Lake Dam.