Scott Candler Reservoir Dam #1 dam
Scott Candler Reservoir Dam #1
Located in DeKalb, Georgia, the Scott Candler Reservoir Dam #1 stands as a vital structure for water supply in the region, with a height of 55 feet and a length of 3350 feet. Completed in 1940, this earth dam serves the primary purpose of water supply and is regulated by the GA-SAFE DAMS PROGRAM. The dam has a storage capacity of 1296 acre-feet and is designed by Arthur Pugh, with a buttress core type and uncontrolled spillway.
Despite having a satisfactory condition assessment as of February 2021, the Scott Candler Reservoir Dam #1 poses a high hazard potential due to its location and design. With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, the dam is subject to regular inspections every two years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Situated in a sensitive area near Atlanta, the dam's enforcement, inspection, and permitting are all managed by the state of Georgia, emphasizing the importance of its maintenance and upkeep for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the region.
As part of the Savannah District, the Scott Candler Reservoir Dam #1 remains a critical infrastructure for water management in DeKalb County, Georgia. Its historical significance, coupled with its ongoing regulatory oversight and risk management measures, highlights the importance of this dam in ensuring a reliable water supply for the city of Atlanta and surrounding areas. Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the complexities and challenges involved in maintaining such a crucial piece of infrastructure for the community's sustainability and resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 Scott Candler Reservoir Dam #1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Crooked Creek Near Norcross | 2 cfs | → |
| N.F. Peachtree Creek At Graves Rd | 0 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River Above Roswell | 1,180 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River Near Norcross | 884 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River Below Morgan Falls Dam | 1,020 cfs | → |
| Nancy Creek At Rickenbacker Drive | 15 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scott Candler Reservoir Dam #1.
Boat launches
- Chattahochee River Park Peachtree Corners
- Johnson Ferry Road Southeast Sandy Springs
- Saint Ives Country Club Parkway Johns Creek
- Riveredge Lane Northwest Sandy Springs
- West Palisades Vinings
- Lake Windward Landing 139, Alpharetta
Campgrounds
- Stone Mountain Park Campground
- Stone Mountain Campground
- Dobbins Lakeside Military
- Sawnee
- Bald Ridge Creek
- Shoal Creek - Lake Lanier
Fishing spots
Track Scott Candler Reservoir Dam #1 in the Snoflo app
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About Scott Candler Reservoir Dam #1
Where does the data for Scott Candler Reservoir Dam #1 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 Scott Candler Reservoir Dam #1.