West Crystal Lake Dam dam
West Crystal Lake Dam
West Crystal Lake Dam, also known as Quail Hollow Lake Dam, is a privately owned structure located in Orchard Hill, Georgia. Completed in 1960, this earth dam primarily serves recreational purposes, offering a serene eight-acre lake for visitors to enjoy. With a height of 18 feet and a storage capacity of 108 acre-feet, the dam stands as a low hazard potential structure with a moderate risk assessment rating.
Situated in Spalding County, Georgia, West Crystal Lake Dam spans 488 feet in length and boasts a hydraulic height of 16 feet. Although the dam's condition is currently not rated, it undergoes inspections every five years to ensure its safety and functionality. With uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, this dam presents a tranquil setting for water resource and climate enthusiasts to appreciate the beauty of nature while understanding the importance of maintaining dam infrastructure for both recreational and safety purposes.
Managed by private owners, West Crystal Lake Dam offers a peaceful retreat for locals and visitors alike. While not state regulated, this dam plays a vital role in the community by providing a recreational outlet and contributing to the overall landscape of the area. As climate change continues to impact water resources, understanding the significance of structures like West Crystal Lake Dam becomes crucial in preserving the environment and promoting sustainable practices for future generations to enjoy.
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 West Crystal Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Shoal Creek At Shoal Creek Rd | 9 cfs | → |
| Flint River Near Griffin | 61 cfs | → |
| Flint River Near Lovejoy | 108 cfs | → |
| Pates Creek At Buster Lewis Rd Near Flippen | 14 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River Near Jackson | 433 cfs | → |
| Line Creek Near Senoia | 14 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near West Crystal Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- West Mcintosh Road Spalding County
- Burch Lake Road Fayette County
- Wise Creek Tail Jasper County
- East Bagwell Road Pike County
- Round Oak-Juliette Road Monroe County
- Lakeshore Drive Henry County
Campgrounds
- High Falls State Park
- Indian Springs State Park
- Gladesville Campground
- Rush Creek Campground
- Newton Factory Shoals Rec Area
- Dames Ferry County Park
Fishing spots
- High Falls Lake
- Griffin City Reservoir
- Indian Springs State Park Lake
- Jackson Lake
- Padgett Lake
- Clayton County International Park
Track West Crystal Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About West Crystal Lake Dam
Where does the data for West Crystal 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 West Crystal Lake Dam.