Gainesville Stone Lake Dam dam
Gainesville Stone Lake Dam
Gainesville Stone Lake Dam, located in Hall County, Georgia, was completed in 1973 and serves primarily for recreational purposes. This private earth dam stands at a height of 40 feet with a hydraulic height of 34 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 162 acre-feet. The dam has a length of 435 feet and a surface area of 9 acres, providing a picturesque setting for outdoor activities.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment is moderate. The last inspection in 2009 revealed that the condition of the dam was not rated, highlighting the need for further assessment and maintenance. The spillway type is uncontrolled, with uncontrolled outlet gates, suggesting a potential need for upgrades to enhance safety measures. Overall, the dam presents both recreational opportunities and potential risks that need to be carefully managed and monitored by relevant authorities.
In the realm of water resource and climate conservation, Gainesville Stone Lake Dam serves as a focal point for understanding the intersection between human activities and natural ecosystems. As enthusiasts explore the dam’s design and operation, there is a growing awareness of the importance of sustainable dam management practices to mitigate potential risks and safeguard water resources for future generations. The dam's location within the Savannah District underscores its significance in the broader context of water infrastructure in the region, prompting discussions on resilience and adaptation strategies in the face of changing climate 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 Gainesville Stone Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Wheeler Creek At Bill Cheek Road | 1 cfs | → |
| Apalachee River At Fence Road | 2 cfs | → |
| Middle Oconee River Near Arcade | 129 cfs | → |
| Richland Creek At Suwanee Dam Road | 6 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River At Buford Dam | 636 cfs | → |
| Alcovy River Near Lawrenceville | 8 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Gainesville Stone Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Van Pugh North Park
- Hall County
- Kings Point Drive Forsyth County
- Browns Bridge Road Forsyth County
- Saint Ives Country Club Parkway Johns Creek
- Morrison Moore Parkway East Dahlonega
Campgrounds
- River Forks - Lake Lanier
- Old Federal - Lake Lanier
- Laurel Park - Lake Lanier
- Chestnut Ridge - Lake Lanier
- Duckett Mill - Lake Lanier
- Bolding Mill - 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
- Confluence Of Brasstown Creek And Little Brasstown Creek Just South Of Brasstown Falls Road (Fs 751) To Confluence Of Mill Branch, Brasstown Creek And Boatwright Creek Near Boatwright Road (Fs 753)
- Source Near Chattahoochee Gap To Mark Trail Wilderness Boundary
- Confluence Of Cedar Creek To 1/4 Mile Below The Nf Boundary And Fh 110, Cobbs Bridge Road
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About Gainesville Stone Lake Dam
Where does the data for Gainesville Stone 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.
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