Webb Lake Dam dam
Webb Lake Dam
Webb Lake Dam, located in Calhoun, Georgia, is a private-owned structure that serves various purposes beyond water resource management. The dam stands at a height of 10.5 feet, with a hydraulic height of 8.9 feet and a length of 156 feet. It has a storage capacity of 138 acre-feet, providing a normal storage capacity of 50.6 acre-feet. The dam is primarily an earth-type structure with a buttress core, designed by an unknown entity.
Despite being privately owned, the Webb Lake Dam is subject to state jurisdiction and inspection. It has been deemed to have a low hazard potential, with a moderate risk assessment rating of 3 out of 5. The dam's condition is currently not rated, and it has not been evaluated for its emergency action plan preparedness. The surrounding area boasts a surface area of 18.4 acres and a drainage area of 73 square miles, making it an important landmark for both water resource and climate enthusiasts in the region.
Overall, Webb Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study for water resource and climate enthusiasts, with its unique design features and operational characteristics. As a privately-owned structure under state jurisdiction, it plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the Gordon County area. Its moderate risk assessment rating highlights the importance of ongoing monitoring and evaluation to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the dam in the face of changing environmental 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 Webb Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Oostanaula River At Resaca | 578 cfs | → |
| Coosawattee River Near Pine Chapel | 323 cfs | → |
| Oostanaula River Near Rome | 773 cfs | → |
| Two Run Creek Near Kingston | 10 cfs | → |
| Conasauga River At Tilton | 247 cfs | → |
| Etowah River Near Kingston | 524 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Webb Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Park Drive Northeast Gordon County
- Us 411;Ga 20 Bartow County
- East Rome Bypass, Rome
- Heritage Trail Rome
- Floyd County
- Cove Road Murray County
Campgrounds
- The Pocket Recreation Area
- Salacoa Creek Park
- James H Sloppy Floyd State Park
- James H. Floyd State Park Campground
- Coosa River County Park
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- River Miles 8 Near Ga Sate Line To Confluence With Little River
- Confluence With East And West Branches To Al 37 Bridge
- Desoto Falls In Desoto State Park To Confluence With Little River
- Al 35 Bridge To Ends One Mile Upstream From Al 273 Bridge
- Source In Cohutta Wilderness To Nf Boundary North Of Murray's Lake
- Begins One Mile Upstream From Al 273 Bridge To Lake Weiss
Track Webb Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Webb Lake Dam
Where does the data for Webb 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 Webb Lake Dam.