Storey Lake Dam dam
Storey Lake Dam
Storey Lake Dam, located in Coweta, Georgia, was completed in 1964 and serves primarily for recreational purposes. The dam stands at a height of 24.2 feet with a hydraulic height of 22.9 feet, creating a storage capacity of 61 acre-feet. With a surface area of 4.6 acres and a drainage area of 58 acres, the dam plays a crucial role in water management in the region.
Designed by Mr. Smith, Storey Lake Dam is classified as an earth dam with a buttress core type. Despite being unlisted for foundations, the dam is considered to have a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment. While it is not currently rated for its condition, the dam has not undergone any recent inspections since April 1985. With uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, the dam's risk management measures and emergency preparedness status remain unspecified.
Situated within the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers and under private ownership, Storey Lake Dam contributes to the local ecosystem and provides opportunities for outdoor recreation. Its role in water resource management and its potential impact on climate-related factors make it a key point of interest for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking to understand the intersection of infrastructure, environment, and community resilience.
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 Storey Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chattahoochee River Near Whitesburg | 1,120 cfs | → |
| Snake Creek Near Whitesburg | 10 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River Near Fairburn | 1,170 cfs | → |
| Sweetwater Creek Below Austell | 59 cfs | → |
| Line Creek Near Senoia | 15 cfs | → |
| Utoy Creek At Great Southwest Pkwy Nr Atlanta | 8 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Storey Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Us 27 Alternate;16 Whitesburg
- Hutcheson Ferry Road Carroll County
- Peachtree Parkway 488, Shake Rag
- 1124 Peachtree City
- Pine Crest Drive 127, Peachtree City
- Hooch Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Cochran Mill County Park
- Mcintosh Reserve Park
- Chattahoochee Bend State Park
- John Tanner State Park
- Brush Creek County Park
- Vfw County Park
Track Storey Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Storey Lake Dam
Where does the data for Storey 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 Storey Lake Dam.