Mirror Lake Dam dam
Mirror Lake Dam
Mirror Lake Dam, located in Villa Rica Environs, Georgia, is a picturesque Earth dam constructed in 1947 by designer Buddy Stockmar. With a height of 34 feet and a length of 300 feet, the dam serves primarily for recreational purposes on the TOWN BRANCH river. The dam boasts a storage capacity of 2156 acre-feet and a surface area of 95 acres, making it an important water resource for the local community.
Managed by the Georgia-SAFE DAMS PROGRAM, Mirror Lake Dam is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its safety and integrity. Despite being rated as having a high hazard potential, the dam's condition is assessed as fair, with the last inspection date in February 2019. It is crucial for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor the dam's risk assessment, as the area faces moderate risks that require adequate risk management measures to be in place.
As one of the key recreational spots in Douglas, Georgia, Mirror Lake Dam not only enhances the natural beauty of the area but also provides essential water storage for the community. Its significant storage capacity, coupled with its scenic surroundings, makes it a valuable asset for both locals and visitors alike. Keeping a close eye on the dam's risk management measures and maintenance efforts is essential to ensure the safety and sustainability of this vital water resource.
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 Mirror Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chattahoochee River Near Fairburn | 1,200 cfs | → |
| Snake Creek Near Whitesburg | 10 cfs | → |
| Little Tallapoosa River (Us 27) At Carrollton | 16 cfs | → |
| Sweetwater Creek Below Austell | 66 cfs | → |
| Noses Creek At Powder Springs Rd | 6 cfs | → |
| Sweetwater Creek Near Austell | 66 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mirror Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Hutcheson Ferry Road Carroll County
- Hooch Boat Ramp
- Us 27 Alternate;16 Whitesburg
- Chattahoochee Bend State Park Riverwalk Trail Coweta County
- North Main Street Southeast Bartow County
- Cobb Parkway South Vinings
Campgrounds
- Vfw County Park
- Cochran Mill County Park
- Beautiful Rock Campgound
- John Tanner State Park
- Mcintosh Reserve Park
- Tally Valley County Park
Fishing spots
Track Mirror Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Mirror Lake Dam
Where does the data for Mirror 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 Mirror Lake Dam.