Paradise Lake Dam dam
Paradise Lake Dam
Paradise Lake Dam in Newton, Georgia, stands as a picturesque earth dam completed in 1960 primarily for recreational purposes. With a height of 28 feet and a hydraulic height of 20 feet, this buttress dam spans 465 feet and has a storage capacity of 180 acre-feet. Although it has a low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam has not been rated for its condition, and its last inspection was conducted in 2005. Despite being privately owned, the state has jurisdiction over the dam and conducts periodic inspections.
Located in the BETHANY CHURCH COMMUNITY, Paradise Lake Dam is surrounded by a surface area of 16 acres with no specified drainage area. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts seeking recreational activities. While the dam has not undergone any modifications in recent years, its emergency action plan status, risk management measures, and inundation maps preparation remain unclear. With its serene setting and potential for water-based activities, Paradise Lake Dam offers a tranquil escape for visitors seeking a peaceful retreat in the heart of Georgia.
Managed by a private entity, Paradise Lake Dam serves as a vital hub for recreational enjoyment in the region, attracting visitors with its natural beauty and water-based activities. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment remains moderate, underscoring the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure public safety. As a key component of the local landscape, Paradise Lake Dam continues to play a significant role in providing outdoor recreation opportunities while also highlighting the need for regular inspections and risk management protocols to safeguard its structural integrity and surrounding environment.
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 Paradise Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Honey Creek At Ga 212 | 7 cfs | → |
| Big Haynes Creek At Bald Rock Road | 17 cfs | → |
| Yellow River At Gees Mill Road | 110 cfs | → |
| Alcovy River Below Covington | 35 cfs | → |
| South River At Klondike Road | 113 cfs | → |
| Little Haynes Creek At Dial Mill Rd Nr Milstead Ga | 9 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Paradise Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Lakeshore Drive Henry County
- Ellis Road Jasper County
- Ccc Camp Loop Morgan County
- Wise Creek Tail Jasper County
- West Mcintosh Road Spalding County
- Burch Lake Road Fayette County
Campgrounds
- Newton Factory Shoals Rec Area
- Stone Mountain Campground
- Stone Mountain Park Campground
- Indian Springs State Park
- Hard Labor Creek State Park
- Camp Rutledge
Fishing spots
- Davidson Mountain Nature Preserve
- Black Shoals Lake
- Parkers Lake
- Jackson Lake
- Chapel Hill Park
- Lake To-Lani
Track Paradise Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Paradise Lake Dam
Where does the data for Paradise 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 Paradise Lake Dam.