Wallin Pond Lake Dam dam
Wallin Pond Lake Dam
Wallin Pond Lake Dam is a private earth dam located in Rising Fawn, Georgia, with a primary purpose of recreation. The dam stands at 41 feet high and has a hydraulic height of 32.5 feet, providing a storage capacity of 202.5 acre-feet. With a spillway type classified as uncontrolled, the dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as not assessed for condition.
Despite being privately owned and not regulated by the state, Wallin Pond Lake Dam is situated in Dade County, Georgia, and offers a serene recreational area for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore. The dam, constructed of earth with a buttress core type, spans 495 feet in length and covers a surface area of 11.5 acres. While the dam's last inspection was conducted in May 2018, it has an inspection frequency of every 5 years and is deemed to have a moderate risk level.
For those interested in the intersection of water resources and climate, Wallin Pond Lake Dam provides a glimpse into a lesser-known recreational spot in Georgia. With its uncontrolled spillway type and unassessed condition, this private dam presents a unique opportunity for further exploration and assessment by enthusiasts in the field. Located in a beautiful natural setting, the dam offers a chance to study the impact of climate on small-scale water structures while enjoying the tranquility of a recreational area.
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 Wallin Pond Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Lookout Creek Near New England | 66 cfs | → |
| South Chickamauga Creek Near Chickamauga | 146 cfs | → |
| Chattooga River At Summerville | 104 cfs | → |
| Big Wills Creek At State Hwy 35 Nr Fort Payne | 28 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek At Dalton | 20 cfs | → |
| Sequatchie River Near Whitwell | 150 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wallin Pond Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Macedonia Road Marion County
- Mapleview Road, South Pittsburg
- U.S. 41 18039, Chattanooga
- County Road 613 Dekalb County
- Interstate 24, Jasper
- Dekalb County
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Desoto Falls In Desoto State Park To Confluence With Little River
- River Miles 8 Near Ga Sate Line To Confluence With Little River
- Confluence With East And West Branches To Al 37 Bridge
- Al 35 Bridge To Ends One Mile Upstream From Al 273 Bridge
- Begins One Mile Upstream From Al 273 Bridge To Lake Weiss
- Taylors Creek (Rm 74.5) To Nf Boundary (Rm 70.0)
Track Wallin Pond Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Wallin Pond Lake Dam
Where does the data for Wallin Pond 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 Wallin Pond Lake Dam.