Oakbrook Industrial Pk Retention Dam dam
Oakbrook Industrial Pk Retention Dam
Oakbrook Industrial Park Retention Dam in Tucker, Georgia, is a private earth dam designed for flood risk reduction on the Gwinnett County landscape. Standing at 36 feet tall and spanning 270 feet in length, this structure has a storage capacity of 80 acre-feet, serving a drainage area of 580 acres. While the dam has a low hazard potential, its risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk, prompting regular inspections every five years to ensure its functionality and safety.
Located in the Mobile District, the Oakbrook Industrial Park Retention Dam is managed by private owners and has not been modified since its completion. Despite not being regulated by the state, the dam is inspected periodically to assess its condition, which is currently listed as "not rated." With an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, this structure plays a crucial role in managing water flow and reducing flood risks in the surrounding area. The dam's association with flood risk reduction underscores its importance as a key infrastructure in safeguarding the community against potential water-related disasters.
In the realm of water resource and climate management, the Oakbrook Industrial Park Retention Dam serves as a vital piece of infrastructure in Gwinnett County, Georgia. With its primary purpose being flood risk reduction, this earth dam stands as a protective barrier against potential inundation and water-related hazards. While its hazard potential is deemed low, the moderate risk assessment highlights the need for continued monitoring and maintenance to uphold its functionality and ensure the safety of the surrounding community.
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 Oakbrook Industrial Pk Retention Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| N.F. Peachtree Creek At Graves Rd | 0 cfs | → |
| Crooked Creek Near Norcross | 2 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River Near Norcross | 884 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River Above Roswell | 1,180 cfs | → |
| N.F. Peachtree Creek | 9 cfs | → |
| Suwanee Creek At Suwanee | 18 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Oakbrook Industrial Pk Retention Dam.
Boat launches
- Chattahochee River Park Peachtree Corners
- Saint Ives Country Club Parkway Johns Creek
- Johnson Ferry Road Southeast Sandy Springs
- Lake Windward Landing 139, Alpharetta
- Riveredge Lane Northwest Sandy Springs
- West Palisades Vinings
Campgrounds
- Stone Mountain Park Campground
- Stone Mountain Campground
- Dobbins Lakeside Military
- Sawnee
- Shoal Creek - Lake Lanier
- James Shackleford County Park
Fishing spots
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About Oakbrook Industrial Pk Retention Dam
Where does the data for Oakbrook Industrial Pk Retention 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 Oakbrook Industrial Pk Retention Dam.