Manous Lake Dam North dam
Manous Lake Dam North
Manous Lake Dam North, located in Ball Ground, Georgia, was completed in 1988 and serves primarily for recreation purposes. This earth dam, with a height of 32.2 feet and a maximum storage capacity of 83.5 acre-feet, offers a tranquil setting for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, the dam is considered safe and secure.
Managed by a private owner, Manous Lake Dam North is not regulated by the state but undergoes regular inspections, with the last one conducted in April 2019. The dam features uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, ensuring proper water flow management. Even though the condition assessment is currently not rated, the dam's risk management measures indicate a proactive approach to maintaining its integrity and safety.
Situated within the Nashville District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, this picturesque dam in Cherokee County, Georgia, offers a peaceful retreat for outdoor enthusiasts. With its beautiful surroundings and moderate risk level, Manous Lake Dam North provides a unique opportunity for visitors to appreciate the intersection of water resources, climate, and recreational activities in a safe and well-maintained environment.
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 Manous Lake Dam North -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Etowah River At Canton | 357 cfs | → |
| Amicalola Creek Near Dawsonville | 83 cfs | → |
| Noonday Creek At Shallowford Road | 13 cfs | → |
| Talking Rock Creek Near Hinton | 57 cfs | → |
| Fausett Creek Near Talking Rock | 4 cfs | → |
| Noonday Creek At Hawkins Store Rd | 7 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Manous Lake Dam North.
Boat launches
- Overlook Drive 1 163, 30102
- State Highway 20 Spur Southeast 1121, Cartersville
- Lake Windward Landing 139, Alpharetta
- Gayle Drive Southeast Bartow County
- North Main Street Southeast Bartow County
- Gilmer County
Campgrounds
- Sweetwater - Allatoona Lake
- Victoria - Allatoona Lake
- Rocky Ford Campsite
- Upper Stamp Creek - Allatoona Lake
- Payne - Allatoona Lake
- Macedonia - 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
- Martin Branch Bridge To Robertsontown Bridge On Ga Highway 356
- Nf Boundary To Taylor's Creek In Cherokee Nf (Tn)
- Old Turnpike Crossing To Martin Branch Bridge
Track Manous Lake Dam North in the Snoflo app
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About Manous Lake Dam North
Where does the data for Manous Lake Dam North 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 Manous Lake Dam North.