Lake Edith Dam dam
Lake Edith Dam
Lake Edith Dam, located in Fayetteville, Georgia, is a private earth dam constructed in 1949 for recreational purposes on Pelham Creek. Standing at a height of 26.3 feet with a storage capacity of 180 acre-feet, the dam offers a serene 15.5-acre surface area for water activities. Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the dam's primary purpose is recreation, attracting water resource and climate enthusiasts to its tranquil surroundings.
With an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, Lake Edith Dam has a low hazard potential, making it a safe destination for visitors. Despite not being state-regulated, the dam undergoes regular inspections, with the last one conducted in July 2015. While the condition assessment is not rated, the risk assessment categorizes the dam as moderate (3), highlighting the importance of ongoing risk management measures to ensure its long-term stability.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will appreciate Lake Edith Dam as a picturesque location for leisure and outdoor activities. Its historic construction, moderate risk assessment, and scenic setting on Pelham Creek make it a noteworthy destination for those interested in sustainable water management and the intersection of nature and infrastructure.
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 Lake Edith Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Line Creek Near Senoia | 14 cfs | → |
| Flint River Near Lovejoy | 108 cfs | → |
| Flint River Near Griffin | 61 cfs | → |
| Shoal Creek At Shoal Creek Rd | 9 cfs | → |
| Pates Creek At Buster Lewis Rd Near Flippen | 14 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River Near Fairburn | 1,170 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Edith Dam.
Boat launches
- Peachtree Parkway 488, Shake Rag
- 1124 Peachtree City
- Pine Crest Drive 127, Peachtree City
- Burch Lake Road Fayette County
- West Mcintosh Road Spalding County
- Hooch Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Padgett Lake
- Jester Creek
- Clayton County International Park
- Griffin City Reservoir
- George H Sparks Reservoir
- Chapel Hill Park
Track Lake Edith 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 Lake Edith Dam
Where does the data for Lake Edith 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 Lake Edith Dam.