Lloyds Lake Dam dam
Lloyds Lake Dam
Lloyds Lake Dam, located in Cooper Heights, Georgia, is a privately owned structure primarily used for recreation purposes. Built in 1960, this earth dam stands at a height of 22.3 feet and has a maximum storage capacity of 103.9 acre-feet. While the dam's hazard potential is rated low, it is subject to state inspection and regulation to ensure its safety and compliance with standards.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a drainage area of 310 square miles. Despite being of moderate risk level, Lloyds Lake Dam has not been fully assessed for its condition, and emergency action plans have not been prepared or reviewed recently. With its picturesque surroundings and a surface area of 8.6 acres, this dam serves as a popular recreational spot for locals and visitors alike, highlighting the importance of balancing water resource management with environmental conservation in the face of changing climate patterns.
While Lloyds Lake Dam may not be a high-risk structure, its significance lies in its contribution to the local community's recreational activities and natural landscape. As climate enthusiasts and water resource advocates, it is crucial to monitor and maintain dams like Lloyds Lake to ensure their long-term safety and sustainability in the face of evolving environmental challenges. By staying informed about the condition and management of such water resources, we can work towards a more resilient and harmonious relationship between human activity and the natural world.
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 Lloyds Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Lookout Creek Near New England | 68 cfs | → |
| South Chickamauga Creek Near Chickamauga | 155 cfs | → |
| Chattooga River At Summerville | 110 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek At Dalton | 22 cfs | → |
| Big Wills Creek At State Hwy 35 Nr Fort Payne | 29 cfs | → |
| Sequatchie River Near Whitwell | 156 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lloyds Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- U.S. 41 18039, Chattanooga
- Macedonia Road Marion County
- Mapleview Road, South Pittsburg
- Cummings Highway Chattanooga
- County Road 613 Dekalb County
- Dekalb County
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Desoto Falls In Desoto State Park To Confluence With Little River
- River Miles 8 Near Ga Sate Line To Confluence With Little River
- Confluence With East And West Branches To Al 37 Bridge
- Al 35 Bridge To Ends One Mile Upstream From Al 273 Bridge
- Begins One Mile Upstream From Al 273 Bridge To Lake Weiss
- Taylors Creek (Rm 74.5) To Nf Boundary (Rm 70.0)
Track Lloyds Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Lloyds Lake Dam
Where does the data for Lloyds 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 Lloyds Lake Dam.