Sandy Creek Lake Dam dam
Sandy Creek Lake Dam
Sandy Creek Lake Dam, located in Newnan, Georgia, was completed in 1989 by designers Weideman & Singleton for the primary purpose of water supply. This earth dam, with a height of 21 feet and a length of 700 feet, stands along the Sandy Creek river, providing a surface area of 58 acres and a storage capacity of 935 acre-feet. Despite being uncontrolled, the dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating.
Managed by the local government, Sandy Creek Lake Dam is not state regulated and does not require permitting, but it undergoes regular inspections every five years. The dam, with an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, is in overall good condition and has not been rated for its current state. The risk management measures and emergency action plan for the dam are not specified, but the structure meets safety guidelines and has no inundation maps prepared. With its picturesque location and vital role in water supply, Sandy Creek Lake Dam is a significant asset to the community and a noteworthy site for water resource and climate enthusiasts.
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 Sandy Creek Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| New River At Ga 100 | 30 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River Near Whitesburg | 1,120 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River At Us 27 | 1,140 cfs | → |
| Yellowjacket Cr At Hammett Rd Blw Hogansville | 19 cfs | → |
| Snake Creek Near Whitesburg | 10 cfs | → |
| Line Creek Near Senoia | 15 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Sandy Creek Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Us 27 Alternate;16 Whitesburg
- Chattahoochee Bend State Park Riverwalk Trail Coweta County
- Troup County
- Hutcheson Ferry Road Carroll County
- Pine Crest Drive 127, Peachtree City
- 1124 Peachtree City
Campgrounds
- Chattahoochee Bend State Park
- Mcintosh Reserve Park
- Brush Creek County Park
- Cochran Mill County Park
- John Tanner State Park
- Pyne Road Park
Track Sandy Creek Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Sandy Creek Lake Dam
Where does the data for Sandy Creek 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 Sandy Creek Lake Dam.