Suwanee Bogging Hole Lake Dam dam
Suwanee Bogging Hole Lake Dam
Suwanee Bogging Hole Lake Dam, also known as Sims North, is a private earth dam located in Gwinnett County, Georgia. Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this dam serves primarily for recreational purposes with a maximum storage capacity of 85 acre-feet. With a height of 18 feet and a hydraulic height of 17 feet, the dam spans 396 feet in length and covers an area of 9 acres.
Despite being unregulated by the state, Suwanee Bogging Hole Lake Dam has a low hazard potential and is currently in a not rated condition as of its last inspection in 1989. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a moderate risk assessment of level 3 associated with its operation. Although the dam has not been modified in recent years and lacks a formal emergency action plan, it continues to provide a safe and enjoyable recreational environment for enthusiasts in the region.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Suwanee Bogging Hole Lake Dam to be an interesting feature in the Savannah District. Its private ownership and emphasis on recreation make it a unique structure in the area, offering opportunities for boating, fishing, and other outdoor activities. While the dam's condition and risk factors are being monitored, visitors can still enjoy the beauty of the surrounding landscape and the tranquility of the lake created by this earth dam.
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 Suwanee Bogging Hole Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Level Creek At Suwanee Dam Road | 3 cfs | → |
| Dick Creek At Old Atlanta Rd | 3 cfs | → |
| Suwanee Creek At Suwanee | 21 cfs | → |
| Richland Creek At Suwanee Dam Road | 6 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River At Buford Dam | 636 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River Near Norcross | 1,810 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Suwanee Bogging Hole Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Saint Ives Country Club Parkway Johns Creek
- Kings Point Drive Forsyth County
- Van Pugh North Park
- Lake Windward Landing 139, Alpharetta
- Chattahochee River Park Peachtree Corners
- Browns Bridge Road Forsyth County
Campgrounds
- Shoal Creek - Lake Lanier
- Sawnee
- Bald Ridge Creek
- Shady Grove - Lake Lanier
- Chestnut Ridge - Lake Lanier
- Charleston - Lake Lanier
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Martin Branch Bridge To Robertsontown Bridge On Ga Highway 356
- Old Turnpike Crossing To Martin Branch Bridge
- Mark Trail Wilderness Boundry To Old Turnpike Crossing Near Vandiver Branch
- Source Near Chattahoochee Gap To Mark Trail Wilderness Boundary
- Lloyd Shoals Dam On Lake Jackson To Georgia State Highway 16
Track Suwanee Bogging Hole 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 Suwanee Bogging Hole Lake Dam
Where does the data for Suwanee Bogging Hole 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 Suwanee Bogging Hole Lake Dam.