Silver Ridge Lake Dam dam
Silver Ridge Lake Dam
Silver Ridge Lake Dam, located in Stone Mountain, Georgia, is a privately owned earth dam primarily used for recreational purposes. Standing at a height of 35 feet with a hydraulic height of 20 feet, the dam boasts a storage capacity of 28 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 2 acres. The dam, constructed with a buttress core type, has been classified with a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment.
Despite being privately owned, the dam is subject to state inspection and regulation, ensuring its structural integrity and safety. The last inspection of Silver Ridge Lake Dam took place in November 1996, with an inspection frequency of every 5 years. The dam is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, and while the condition assessment is currently listed as "not rated," the risk assessment categorizes the dam as having a moderate risk level.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Silver Ridge Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study in private dam ownership and management. With its recreational focus and moderate risk level, the dam serves as a valuable asset within the DeKalb County community, showcasing the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its continued safety and functionality in the face of potential environmental challenges.
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 Silver Ridge Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| N.F. Peachtree Creek At Graves Rd | 0 cfs | → |
| Yellow River At Ga 124 | 85 cfs | → |
| No Business Creek At Lee Road | 2 cfs | → |
| Yellow River At Pleasant Hill Rd | 85 cfs | → |
| Big Haynes Creek At Lenora Road | 9 cfs | → |
| N.F. Peachtree Creek | 10 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Silver Ridge Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Chattahochee River Park Peachtree Corners
- Saint Ives Country Club Parkway Johns Creek
- Johnson Ferry Road Southeast Sandy Springs
- West Palisades Vinings
- Riveredge Lane Northwest Sandy Springs
- Cobb Parkway South Vinings
Campgrounds
- Stone Mountain Park Campground
- Stone Mountain Campground
- James Shackleford County Park
- Dobbins Lakeside Military
- Sawnee
- Shoal Creek - Lake Lanier
Fishing spots
- Lake To-Lani
- Avondale Lake
- Buena Vista Lake
- Murphey Candler Park
- Chapel Hill Park
- Davidson Mountain Nature Preserve
Track Silver Ridge Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Silver Ridge Lake Dam
Where does the data for Silver Ridge 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 Silver Ridge Lake Dam.