Oak Mountain Lake Dam dam
Oak Mountain Lake Dam
Oak Mountain Lake Dam, located in Waverly Hall, Georgia, is a privately owned earth dam built in 1960 across Mulberry Creek. With a height of 21.8 feet and a storage capacity of 105 acre-feet, the dam serves primarily for recreation purposes, offering a serene lake for water enthusiasts to enjoy. The dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, making it a relatively safe structure in terms of potential impact on the surrounding area.
Although not regulated by the state, Oak Mountain Lake Dam undergoes regular inspections, with the last one conducted in July 2017. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, adding to its simple yet effective design. Surrounding the dam is a surface area of 8 acres, providing ample space for outdoor activities and wildlife habitat. Despite its age, the dam remains in good condition with no documented issues, ensuring continued enjoyment for visitors and residents alike.
Overall, Oak Mountain Lake Dam stands as a testament to responsible water resource management and provides a peaceful retreat for those seeking a connection to nature. As a key feature in the Talbot County landscape, the dam serves as a valuable asset for the community and a reminder of the importance of preserving our water resources in the face of changing climates. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Oak Mountain Lake Dam offers a glimpse into the intersection of human engineering and environmental stewardship.
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 Oak Mountain Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Upatoi Creek Near Columbus | 161 cfs | → |
| Flint River Near Culloden | 596 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River At Us 280 | 1,990 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River At West Point | 1,050 cfs | → |
| Yellowjacket Cr At Hammett Rd Blw Hogansville | 20 cfs | → |
| Uchee Creek Near Fort Mitchell | 81 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Oak Mountain Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Talbot County
- East Bagwell Road Pike County
- Mcculloh Road 9001-9499, Valley
- West 7th Street 199, West Point
- Dam Road Troup County
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Oak Mountain 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 Oak Mountain Lake Dam
Where does the data for Oak Mountain 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 Oak Mountain Lake Dam.