Cofield Dam dam
Cofield Dam
Cofield Dam, located in Troup, Georgia, was completed in 1960 and serves as a recreational area with a primary purpose of providing leisure activities for visitors. The dam stands at a height of 22 feet and has a length of 362 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 223 acre-feet. With a surface area of 16 acres and a drainage area of 175 acres, the dam offers a serene setting for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy various water-based activities.
Despite being privately owned, Cofield Dam is subject to state jurisdiction and inspection, ensuring that it meets safety standards for its low hazard potential. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with an uncontrolled outlet gate system. While the condition assessment is currently "Not Rated," the risk assessment is moderate, highlighting the importance of continued monitoring and risk management measures. With its scenic location and recreational offerings, Cofield Dam provides a valuable resource for both locals and visitors alike to appreciate and enjoy amidst Georgia's natural beauty.
Managed by the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Cofield Dam is a vital part of the local water resource infrastructure. The dam's earth and buttress core type design contribute to its stability, while the lack of state permitting and enforcement indicates its adherence to federal guidelines. With a focus on recreation and a commitment to safety, Cofield Dam stands as a testament to responsible water resource management in Georgia, inviting individuals to explore and appreciate the intersection of nature and climate in this picturesque setting.
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 Cofield Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chattahoochee River At West Point | 845 cfs | → |
| Yellowjacket Cr At Hammett Rd Blw Hogansville | 25 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River At Us 27 | 1,630 cfs | → |
| New River At Ga 100 | 40 cfs | → |
| Hillabahatchee Creek At Thaxton Rd | 7 cfs | → |
| Tallapoosa River At Wadley Al | 999 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cofield Dam.
Boat launches
- Pyne Road Park Mega Ramp
- Abbottsford Road Troup County
- Mooty Bridge Road Lagrange
- County Road 390 Chambers County
- Westpoint Road West Point
- Dam Road Troup County
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Callaway Gardens Lake
- Bartlett's Ferry (Lake Harding)
- Lake Harding
- Crooked Creek
- Harris Reservoir
- R L Harris Reservoir
More reservoirs
Track Cofield Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Cofield Dam
Where does the data for Cofield 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 Cofield Dam.