Fowler Lake Dam dam
Fowler Lake Dam
Fowler Lake Dam, also known as Bill Battle Lake Dam, is a privately-owned structure located in Gilmer, Georgia, near the city of Flat Branch Environs. Constructed in 1968 by Mr. Fowler, this earth dam stands at a height of 32 feet and has a length of 546 feet, creating a reservoir with a normal storage capacity of 84 acre-feet. The primary purpose of Fowler Lake Dam is for recreation, providing opportunities for water-based activities in the area.
Despite its recreational function, Fowler Lake Dam has been flagged for having a high hazard potential and poor condition assessment as of the last inspection in 2016. The dam is regulated by the Georgia Safe Dams Program, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and compliance. With a drainage area of 606 square miles, the dam poses a moderate risk (rated as 3) according to risk assessment measures, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to mitigate any potential hazards.
In the event of an emergency, it is crucial for Fowler Lake Dam to have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, although details regarding its preparedness and adherence to guidelines are not currently available. With its location on Harper Creek and its integral role in the local water resource management, ensuring the stability and functionality of Fowler Lake Dam remains a priority for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the region.
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 Fowler Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cartecay River Near Ellijay | 135 cfs | → |
| Coosawattee River Near Ellijay | 243 cfs | → |
| Toccoa River Near Dial | 236 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek Near Crandall | 4 cfs | → |
| Fausett Creek Near Talking Rock | 4 cfs | → |
| Ocoee River At Copperhill | 385 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Fowler Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Lake Conasauga Murray County
- Mallard Point Road 109, Fannin County
- Gilmer County
- Toccoa Avenue 104, Mccaysville
Campgrounds
- Jacks River Fields
- Jacks River Fields Campground
- Mulberry Gap Mountain Bike Getaway
- Lake Conasauga Overflow Campground
- Lake Conasauga Overflow
- Lake Conasauga Campground
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Source In Cohutta Wilderness To Nf Boundary North Of Murray's Lake
- Southern Boundary Cohutta Wilderness Near Peter Cove To Northern Boundary Cohutta Wilderness Near Alaculsy
- Northern Boundary Cohutta Wilderness To Confluence With Conasauga River
- Nf Boundary To Taylor's Creek In Cherokee Nf (Tn)
- Taylors Creek (Rm 74.5) To Nf Boundary (Rm 70.0)
- Apalachia Powerhouse (Rm 53.5) To Us411 Bridge (Rm 43.0)
Track Fowler Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Fowler Lake Dam
Where does the data for Fowler 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 Fowler Lake Dam.