Ibm Lake Dam dam
Ibm Lake Dam
Ibm Lake Dam, located in Vinings, Georgia, is a privately owned earth dam primarily used for recreational purposes. Standing at a height of 46.9 feet with a hydraulic height of 40.8 feet, this dam creates a reservoir with a storage capacity of 101 acre-feet. While the dam's hazard potential is classified as low, it is subject to regular inspections, with the last one conducted in May 2017.
Despite being privately owned, Ibm Lake Dam falls under the jurisdiction of the state of Georgia and is regulated by state agencies. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a risk assessment rating of moderate (3). The dam's condition is currently listed as "Not Rated," indicating a need for further evaluation to assess its structural integrity and potential risks associated with its operation.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Ibm Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study in the management of private dams for recreational purposes. With its unique design features and moderate risk assessment, this dam serves as a focal point for discussions on the importance of ongoing inspections, risk management measures, and emergency preparedness to ensure the safety and sustainability of water resources 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 Ibm Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chattahoochee River At Atlanta | 922 cfs | → |
| Nancy Creek At West Wesley Road | 11 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River At Ga 280 | 894 cfs | → |
| Peachtree Creek At Atlanta | 27 cfs | → |
| Nancy Creek At Rickenbacker Drive | 7 cfs | → |
| Proctor Creek At Jackson Parkway | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ibm Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Cobb Parkway South Vinings
- West Palisades Vinings
- Riveredge Lane Northwest Sandy Springs
- Johnson Ferry Road Southeast Sandy Springs
- Hooch Boat Ramp
- Chattahochee River Park Peachtree Corners
Campgrounds
- Dobbins Lakeside Military
- Stone Mountain Park Campground
- Stone Mountain Campground
- Payne - Allatoona Lake
- Clark Creek South - Allatoona Lake
- Clark Creek North - Allatoona Lake
Fishing spots
Track Ibm Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Ibm Lake Dam
Where does the data for Ibm 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 Ibm Lake Dam.