Reinhardt College Lake Dam dam
Reinhardt College Lake Dam
Reinhardt College Lake Dam, also known as Waleska Lake Dam, is a privately owned structure located in Waleska, Georgia. Built in 1980, this earth dam stands at a height of 29.7 feet and serves primarily for recreational purposes. With a storage capacity of 36.7 acre-feet and a surface area of 2.5 acres, the dam overlooks a drainage area of 44 square miles, providing a tranquil setting for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore.
The dam's hazard potential is rated as low, with a moderate risk assessment of 3. While the condition of the dam is currently not rated, it undergoes inspections every five years to ensure safety and stability. The dam features uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, highlighting its simple yet effective design for managing water flow. Located within the Nashvile District in Cherokee County, Georgia, Reinhardt College Lake Dam offers a picturesque environment for outdoor activities and serves as a valuable asset to the local community.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will appreciate the unique characteristics of Reinhardt College Lake Dam, from its earth structure with buttress core design to its peaceful surroundings in Waleska. With its emphasis on recreation and a low hazard potential, this privately owned dam provides a safe and enjoyable space for visitors to enjoy the beauty of nature. As it continues to be inspected and maintained, Reinhardt College Lake Dam stands as a testament to responsible water resource management in the region, offering a harmonious blend of functionality and serenity for all to appreciate.
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 Reinhardt College Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Etowah River At Canton | 939 cfs | → |
| Talking Rock Creek Near Hinton | 131 cfs | → |
| Etowah River At Allatoona Dam | 465 cfs | → |
| Noonday Creek At Shallowford Road | 453 cfs | → |
| Fausett Creek Near Talking Rock | 9 cfs | → |
| Noonday Creek At Hawkins Store Rd | 223 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Reinhardt College Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Overlook Drive 1 163, 30102
- State Highway 20 Spur Southeast 1121, Cartersville
- Park Drive Northeast Gordon County
- Gayle Drive Southeast Bartow County
- North Main Street Southeast Bartow County
- Gilmer County
Campgrounds
- Sweetwater - Allatoona Lake
- Upper Stamp Creek - Allatoona Lake
- Victoria - Allatoona Lake
- Macedonia - Lake Allatoona
- Mckaskey Creek - Allatoona Lake
- Gatewood - Lake Allatoona
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Source In Cohutta Wilderness To Nf Boundary North Of Murray's Lake
- Southern Boundary Cohutta Wilderness Near Peter Cove To Northern Boundary Cohutta Wilderness Near Alaculsy
- Northern Boundary Cohutta Wilderness To Confluence With Conasauga River
- Nf Boundary To Taylor's Creek In Cherokee Nf (Tn)
- Taylors Creek (Rm 74.5) To Nf Boundary (Rm 70.0)
- Martin Branch Bridge To Robertsontown Bridge On Ga Highway 356
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About Reinhardt College Lake Dam
Where does the data for Reinhardt College 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 Reinhardt College Lake Dam.