Weickum Lake Dam dam
Weickum Lake Dam
Weickum Lake Dam in Coweta, Georgia, is a privately owned structure primarily intended for recreation. This Earth-type dam stands at a height of 19.5 feet with a hydraulic height of 16.3 feet, providing a storage capacity of 135.1 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has not been rated for its condition, and its last inspection was conducted in February 2017 with an inspection frequency of five years.
Situated in the Mobile District of Georgia, Weickum Lake Dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates. While the dam poses a moderate risk, it is not regulated by the state and does not require permitting for its operation. With a drainage area of 214 square miles and a surface area of 12.4 acres, this dam contributes to the recreational activities in the area and serves as a vital water resource for the community.
Although the dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures are not specified, it remains an essential structure for the region's water management and climate resilience efforts. As climate enthusiasts and water resource stakeholders continue to monitor and assess the dam's condition and risk level, Weickum Lake Dam stands as a testament to the intersection of human infrastructure with the natural environment in Georgia.
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 Weickum Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chattahoochee River Near Whitesburg | 1,120 cfs | → |
| Snake Creek Near Whitesburg | 10 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River Near Fairburn | 1,190 cfs | → |
| Little Tallapoosa River (Us 27) At Carrollton | 13 cfs | → |
| Line Creek Near Senoia | 14 cfs | → |
| Sweetwater Creek Below Austell | 53 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Weickum Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Us 27 Alternate;16 Whitesburg
- Hutcheson Ferry Road Carroll County
- Chattahoochee Bend State Park Riverwalk Trail Coweta County
- Peachtree Parkway 488, Shake Rag
- Pine Crest Drive 127, Peachtree City
- 1124 Peachtree City
Campgrounds
- Cochran Mill County Park
- Mcintosh Reserve Park
- Chattahoochee Bend State Park
- John Tanner State Park
- Brush Creek County Park
- Vfw County Park
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About Weickum Lake Dam
Where does the data for Weickum 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 Weickum Lake Dam.