Smith Green Lake Dam West dam
Smith Green Lake Dam West
Smith Green Lake Dam West, located in Villanow, Georgia, is a privately owned structure primarily used for recreation purposes. Built in 1975, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 22.5 feet and has a maximum storage capacity of 242.4 acre-feet. The dam's normal storage level is 51.6 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 12 acres and serving a drainage area of 540 acres.
Despite being unregulated by the state, Smith Green Lake Dam West poses a low hazard potential and is rated as "Moderate (3)" in terms of risk assessment. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a relatively low risk of failure. While the condition assessment is marked as "Not Rated," the last inspection in 2018 highlighted no significant concerns. With its picturesque location and recreational opportunities, this dam serves as a vital resource for water and climate enthusiasts in the area, showcasing the importance of maintaining and monitoring such structures for the safety and enjoyment of all.
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 Smith Green Lake Dam West -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Creek At Dalton | 22 cfs | → |
| Conasauga River At Tilton | 222 cfs | → |
| Oostanaula River At Resaca | 594 cfs | → |
| Conasauga River Near Eton | 127 cfs | → |
| Coosawattee River Near Pine Chapel | 693 cfs | → |
| Holly Creek Near Chatsworth | 22 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Smith Green Lake Dam West.
Boat launches
- I 75 Ringgold
- Park Drive Northeast Gordon County
- Cove Road Murray County
- Gilmer County
- Cummings Highway Chattanooga
Campgrounds
- The Pocket Recreation Area
- Backcountry Campsite 3
- Salacoa Creek Park
- James H Sloppy Floyd State Park
- Backcountry Campsite 4
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- River Miles 8 Near Ga Sate Line To Confluence With Little River
- Taylors Creek (Rm 74.5) To Nf Boundary (Rm 70.0)
- Desoto Falls In Desoto State Park To Confluence With Little River
- Source In Cohutta Wilderness To Nf Boundary North Of Murray's Lake
- Confluence With East And West Branches To Al 37 Bridge
- Nf Boundary To Taylor's Creek In Cherokee Nf (Tn)
Track Smith Green Lake Dam West in the Snoflo app
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About Smith Green Lake Dam West
Where does the data for Smith Green Lake Dam West 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 Smith Green Lake Dam West.