Travis Lake Dam dam
Travis Lake Dam
Travis Lake Dam, located in Riverdale, Georgia, was completed in 1964 and serves primarily for recreational purposes. The dam, designed by SCS (SATTERFIELD), is classified as an Earth dam with a height of 17.8 feet and a storage capacity of 102 acre-feet. The dam poses a low hazard potential and has a moderate risk assessment score of 3.
Despite being privately owned, Travis Lake Dam falls under the jurisdiction of the state of Georgia, with regular inspections conducted to ensure its structural integrity. The dam is equipped with uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, with a drainage area of 230 acres. The surrounding surface area is 9 acres, making it a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers to enjoy various recreational activities around the lake.
Although the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, its risk management measures are being actively monitored. With its scenic location in Fayette County and close proximity to the Savannah District, Travis Lake Dam stands as a vital water resource for the community, highlighting the importance of maintaining and managing its infrastructure for both recreational and environmental preservation purposes.
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 Travis Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Flint River Near Lovejoy | 521 cfs | → |
| South River At Forest Park Road | 21 cfs | → |
| Intrenchment Creek Near Atlanta | 4 cfs | → |
| Pates Creek At Buster Lewis Rd Near Flippen | 51 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River Near Fairburn | 2,440 cfs | → |
| Utoy Creek At Great Southwest Pkwy Nr Atlanta | 16 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Travis Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Peachtree Parkway 488, Shake Rag
- 1124 Peachtree City
- Pine Crest Drive 127, Peachtree City
- Hooch Boat Ramp
- Lakeshore Drive Henry County
- Burch Lake Road Fayette County
Campgrounds
- Cochran Mill County Park
- Stone Mountain Park Campground
- Stone Mountain Campground
- Dobbins Lakeside Military
- Mcintosh Reserve Park
- Chattahoochee Bend State Park
Fishing spots
- Jester Creek
- Clayton County International Park
- Padgett Lake
- Chapel Hill Park
- Buena Vista Lake
- George H Sparks Reservoir
Track Travis Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Travis Lake Dam
Where does the data for Travis 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 Travis Lake Dam.