Roloff Corporation Lake Dam dam
Roloff Corporation Lake Dam
Roloff Corporation Lake Dam, located in Crawford, Georgia, was completed in 1960 and serves primarily for recreational purposes. This earth dam with a buttress core stands at a height of 27.2 feet and has a storage capacity of 164.6 acre-feet, providing a surface area of 9 acres for water-based activities. Despite being privately owned, the dam is subject to state regulation and inspection, ensuring its safety for public use.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, Roloff Corporation Lake Dam remains a secure structure within the Savannah District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. Although its condition is currently not rated, the dam undergoes inspections every five years to maintain its integrity. The presence of an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates indicates a reliance on natural drainage mechanisms, highlighting the simplistic yet effective design of this essential water resource in the community.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Roloff Corporation Lake Dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water management and recreational infrastructure. Its location in a scenic environment with a mix of urban and natural surroundings makes it a valuable asset for both local residents and visitors seeking leisure activities. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the maintenance and regulation of structures like Roloff Corporation Lake Dam play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and enjoyment of water-based recreational activities for years to come.
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 Roloff Corporation Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Flint River Near Culloden | 449 cfs | → |
| Tobesofkee Creek Near Macon | 6 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River At Macon | 671 cfs | → |
| Falling Creek Near Juliette | 6 cfs | → |
| Shoal Creek At Shoal Creek Rd | 8 cfs | → |
| Flint River Near Griffin | 66 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Roloff Corporation Lake Dam.
Campgrounds
- Arrowhead County Park
- Claystone County Park
- High Falls State Park
- Dames Ferry County Park
- Central City Park - State Fairgrounds
Fishing spots
- Mccant's Mill Pond
- Lake Tobesofkee
- High Falls Lake
- Indian Springs State Park Lake
- Houston Lake
- Dodge County Public Fishing Area
Track Roloff Corporation Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Roloff Corporation Lake Dam
Where does the data for Roloff Corporation 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 Roloff Corporation Lake Dam.