Cherokee Country Club Lake Dam # 2 Middle Lake dam
Cherokee Country Club Lake Dam # 2 Middle Lake
Cherokee Country Club Lake Dam #2 Middle Lake in Roswell, Georgia, is a privately owned dam constructed in 1966 by William Byrd. This earth dam with a buttress core stands at a height of 33.4 feet and serves a primary purpose of recreation. With a normal storage capacity of 29.9 acre-feet and a surface area of 3.1 acres, this dam offers a picturesque setting for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy.
The dam is regulated and inspected by the Georgia Safe Dams Program, ensuring its structural integrity and safety. Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the dam is currently in fair condition as of the last assessment in April 2019. The risk assessment for this dam is moderate, with a rating of 3 on a scale, indicating the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to mitigate any potential risks.
With its location in Fulton County and proximity to the Savannah District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Cherokee Country Club Lake Dam #2 Middle Lake provides a vital recreational resource for the community while also warranting careful attention to its maintenance and safety protocols. Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the beauty and functionality of this dam while also recognizing the importance of upholding its regulatory standards to ensure the safety of all who enjoy its waters.
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 Cherokee Country Club Lake Dam # 2 Middle Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chattahoochee River Below Morgan Falls Dam | 1,020 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River Above Roswell | 1,180 cfs | → |
| Sope Creek Near Marietta | 9 cfs | → |
| Crooked Creek Near Norcross | 2 cfs | → |
| Big Creek Near Alpharetta | 31 cfs | → |
| Nancy Creek At Rickenbacker Drive | 15 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cherokee Country Club Lake Dam # 2 Middle Lake.
Boat launches
- Johnson Ferry Road Southeast Sandy Springs
- Riveredge Lane Northwest Sandy Springs
- West Palisades Vinings
- Chattahochee River Park Peachtree Corners
- Lake Windward Landing 139, Alpharetta
- Cobb Parkway South Vinings
Campgrounds
- Dobbins Lakeside Military
- Payne - Allatoona Lake
- Victoria - Allatoona Lake
- Stone Mountain Park Campground
- Sweetwater - Allatoona Lake
- Stone Mountain Campground
Fishing spots
Track Cherokee Country Club Lake Dam # 2 Middle Lake in the Snoflo app
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About Cherokee Country Club Lake Dam # 2 Middle Lake
Where does the data for Cherokee Country Club Lake Dam # 2 Middle Lake 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 Cherokee Country Club Lake Dam # 2 Middle Lake.