Mountain Rivers Lake Dam dam
Mountain Rivers Lake Dam
Mountain Rivers Lake Dam, located in Mineral Bluff, Georgia, is a privately owned structure designed by CHANCY for the primary purpose of recreation. Completed in 1982, this earth dam stands at a height of 26.4 feet and has a hydraulic height of 25 feet. With a storage capacity of 15.4 acre-feet and a surface area of 1.5 acres, the dam serves as a recreational spot for visitors to enjoy water activities in the surrounding area.
Despite being unregulated by the state, Mountain Rivers Lake Dam has a low hazard potential and is assessed to be in moderate risk of failure. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, making it an ideal location for outdoor enthusiasts seeking a tranquil environment for leisure activities. While its condition is not rated, the dam underwent its last inspection in July 2009 and is scheduled for inspections every 5 years to ensure its structural integrity.
With its picturesque location in Fannin County, Georgia, Mountain Rivers Lake Dam offers a serene escape for water resource and climate enthusiasts looking to explore the beauty of nature. Whether it's fishing, boating, or simply enjoying the scenic views, this dam provides a peaceful retreat for visitors seeking relaxation and recreation in a natural setting.
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 Mountain Rivers Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ocoee River At Copperhill | 385 cfs | → |
| Toccoa River Near Dial | 236 cfs | → |
| Cartecay River Near Ellijay | 135 cfs | → |
| Nottely River Near Blairsville | 63 cfs | → |
| Coosawattee River Near Ellijay | 243 cfs | → |
| Valley River At Tomotla | 89 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mountain Rivers Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Mallard Point Road 109, Fannin County
- Toccoa Avenue 104, Mccaysville
- Nottely Dam Road Union County
- Jack's Creek Boat Ramp
- Watts Place South Union County
- Micken Branch Cherokee County
Campgrounds
- Morganton Point Campground
- Morganton Point
- Toccoa River Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area
- Poteete Creek
- Tumbling Creek
- Tumbling Creek Campground
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Southern Boundary Cohutta Wilderness Near Peter Cove To Northern Boundary Cohutta Wilderness Near Alaculsy
- Northern Boundary Cohutta Wilderness To Confluence With Conasauga River
- Source In Cohutta Wilderness To Nf Boundary North Of Murray's Lake
- Nf Boundary To Taylor's Creek In Cherokee Nf (Tn)
- Taylors Creek (Rm 74.5) To Nf Boundary (Rm 70.0)
- Headwaters Near Graham County Line To Nc/Tn State Line
Track Mountain Rivers Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Mountain Rivers Lake Dam
Where does the data for Mountain Rivers 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 Mountain Rivers Lake Dam.