Edmondson Lake Dam dam
Edmondson Lake Dam
Located in Troup, Georgia, the Edmondson Lake Dam stands as a testament to the state's commitment to water resource management and climate resilience. This private-owned earth dam, primarily designed for recreation, spans 975 feet in length with a height of 20 feet, offering a storage capacity of 130 acre-feet and a surface area of 11 acres. Despite its modest size, the dam plays a crucial role in regulating the drainage area of 127 acres, ensuring water supply and flood control in the region.
Managed by the Georgia Safe Dams Program, the Edmondson Lake Dam has been deemed to have a high hazard potential and a poor condition assessment as of the last inspection in 2016. Nevertheless, the dam continues to serve as a vital resource for the community, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to mitigate risks and safeguard the surrounding environment. With its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the dam remains a focal point for water enthusiasts and climate advocates alike, prompting a call for sustainable management practices to preserve its functionality for future generations.
As climate change continues to impact water resources across the globe, structures like the Edmondson Lake Dam play a critical role in ensuring water availability and disaster resilience. With a risk assessment rating of moderate, there is a pressing need for proactive risk management measures and emergency preparedness to address potential challenges. By leveraging the expertise of the Natural Resources Conservation Service and state regulatory agencies, efforts can be made to enhance the safety and sustainability of the dam, aligning with the broader goals of water conservation and climate adaptation 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 Edmondson Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Yellowjacket Cr At Hammett Rd Blw Hogansville | 21 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River At West Point | 836 cfs | → |
| New River At Ga 100 | 33 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River At Us 27 | 1,300 cfs | → |
| Line Creek Near Senoia | 16 cfs | → |
| Hillabahatchee Creek At Thaxton Rd | 6 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Edmondson Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Mooty Bridge Road Lagrange
- Pyne Road Park Mega Ramp
- Dam Road Troup County
- Troup County
- Westpoint Road West Point
- Abbottsford Road Troup County
Track Edmondson Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Edmondson Lake Dam
Where does the data for Edmondson 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 Edmondson Lake Dam.