Brooks Hill Lake Dam dam
Brooks Hill Lake Dam
Brooks Hill Lake Dam, located in Canton, Georgia, was completed in 1979 and serves as a private recreational facility for water resource and climate enthusiasts. The dam stands at a height of 26.6 feet, with a hydraulic height of 18.8 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 29.5 acre-feet. The dam is primarily used for recreation and has a low hazard potential, making it a safe and enjoyable destination for visitors.
Managed by a private owner, Brooks Hill Lake Dam is not regulated by the state but undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a moderate risk rating of 3. The surrounding area offers a surface area of 2.5 acres and a drainage area of 31 acres, providing ample space for outdoor activities and wildlife habitat. While the dam is not owned or funded by federal agencies, it remains a popular spot for boating, fishing, and other water-based activities.
With its scenic location in Cherokee County, Brooks Hill Lake Dam offers a peaceful retreat for water enthusiasts seeking a relaxing escape. The dam's low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment make it a suitable destination for families and nature lovers alike. Whether you're looking to enjoy a day of fishing on the reservoir or simply take in the beautiful surroundings, Brooks Hill Lake Dam provides a serene setting to unwind and connect with the great outdoors.
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 |
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Brooks Hill Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Etowah River At Allatoona Dam | 359 cfs | → |
| Etowah River At Canton | 302 cfs | → |
| Etowah River At Ga 61 | 509 cfs | → |
| Noonday Creek At Shallowford Road | 13 cfs | → |
| Noonday Creek At Hawkins Store Rd | 7 cfs | → |
| Two Run Creek Near Kingston | 8 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Brooks Hill Lake Dam.
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About Brooks Hill Lake Dam
Where does the data for Brooks Hill 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 below 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.
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.