Pumpkinvine Ridge Lake Dam dam
Pumpkinvine Ridge Lake Dam
Pumpkinvine Ridge Lake Dam in Cartersville, Georgia, is a local government-owned structure primarily used for recreation. This earth dam, with a height of 33.5 feet and a hydraulic height of 20.8 feet, serves as a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts seeking leisure activities in the area. With a maximum storage capacity of 42.5 acre-feet and a surface area of 3.5 acres, the dam offers a picturesque setting for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and appreciate.
Although the dam's hazard potential is rated as low and its condition assessment remains unrated, regular inspections are conducted every five years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The spillway, classified as uncontrolled, further adds to the recreational appeal of Pumpkinvine Ridge Lake Dam. While the risk assessment deems the structure to have a moderate risk level, no emergency action plan has been prepared or updated, suggesting a need for increased preparedness measures in case of unforeseen events. As a key feature in the Bartow County landscape, this dam presents a blend of natural beauty and engineering ingenuity that continues to attract visitors and water resource enthusiasts alike.
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 Pumpkinvine Ridge Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Etowah River At Allatoona Dam | 344 cfs | → |
| Etowah River At Ga 61 | 412 cfs | → |
| Noonday Creek At Shallowford Road | 14 cfs | → |
| Noonday Creek At Hawkins Store Rd | 7 cfs | → |
| Two Run Creek Near Kingston | 9 cfs | → |
| Etowah River Near Kingston | 530 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pumpkinvine Ridge Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Gayle Drive Southeast Bartow County
- North Main Street Southeast Bartow County
- State Highway 20 Spur Southeast 1121, Cartersville
- Overlook Drive 1 163, 30102
- Us 411;Ga 20 Bartow County
- Riveredge Lane Northwest Sandy Springs
Campgrounds
- World Famous Lake Military - Atlanta Nas
- Lake Allatoona Military - Fort Mcpherson
- Old Hwy 41 - Allatoona Lake
- Mckinney - Allatoona Lake
- Clark Creek South - Allatoona Lake
- Clark Creek North - Allatoona Lake
Fishing spots
Track Pumpkinvine Ridge Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Pumpkinvine Ridge Lake Dam
Where does the data for Pumpkinvine 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 Pumpkinvine Ridge Lake Dam.