Stringers Lake Dam dam
Stringers Lake Dam
Located in Rockmart, Georgia, Stringers Lake Dam is a private earth dam primarily used for recreational purposes. Constructed in 1969 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this dam stands at a height of 14 feet with a length of 700 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 208 acre-feet. With a surface area of 23 acres and a drainage area of 396 acres, Stringers Lake Dam provides a picturesque setting for outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and wildlife observation.
Despite its recreational appeal, Stringers Lake Dam poses a high hazard potential due to its poor condition. Inspected in March 2016, the dam's structural integrity and safety are a concern, prompting a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. With uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, emergency preparedness and risk management measures are lacking, raising questions about the dam's ability to withstand potential disasters. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is crucial to monitor and address the safety issues surrounding Stringers Lake Dam to ensure the protection of both the environment and nearby communities.
As advocates for responsible water resource management, it is essential to engage with the Georgia Safe Dams Program and other relevant agencies to address the safety concerns at Stringers Lake Dam. Through regular inspections, maintenance, and emergency preparedness measures, the dam's risk potential can be mitigated, safeguarding the surrounding area from potential hazards. By promoting sustainable practices and proactive risk management, Stringers Lake Dam can continue to provide recreational opportunities while ensuring the safety and well-being of the local ecosystem and community.
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 Stringers Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Creek At Ga Ave At Cedartown | 5 cfs | → |
| Cedar Creek Near Cedartown | 90 cfs | → |
| Etowah River At Ga 1 Loop | 598 cfs | → |
| Etowah River Near Kingston | 524 cfs | → |
| Coosa River Near Rome | 1,340 cfs | → |
| Etowah River At Ga 61 | 416 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Stringers Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- East Rome Bypass, Rome
- Us 411;Ga 20 Bartow County
- Heritage Trail Rome
- Gayle Drive Southeast Bartow County
- North Main Street Southeast Bartow County
- Cherokee County 556, Centre
Campgrounds
- Trailcampground Silver Comet
- Beautiful Rock Campgound
- Vfw County Park
- Coosa River County Park
- Tally Valley County Park
- World Famous Lake Military - Atlanta Nas
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Begins One Mile Upstream From Al 273 Bridge To Lake Weiss
- Al 35 Bridge To Ends One Mile Upstream From Al 273 Bridge
- Confluence With East And West Branches To Al 37 Bridge
- River Miles 8 Near Ga Sate Line To Confluence With Little River
- Desoto Falls In Desoto State Park To Confluence With Little River
Track Stringers 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 Stringers Lake Dam
Where does the data for Stringers 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 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 Stringers Lake Dam.