River Bend Farm Lake dam
River Bend Farm Lake
River Bend Farm Lake, located in Blairsville, Georgia, is a privately owned earth dam structure designed by the Soil Conservation Service (SCS) in 1986 for recreational purposes. With a dam height of 27 feet and a length of 225 feet, the lake has a storage capacity of 44 acre-feet and a surface area of 2 acres. The dam is classified as low hazard potential and has not been rated for condition assessment, but it is inspected every 5 years.
Despite being uncontrolled, the spillway of River Bend Farm Lake poses a moderate risk, with a moderate risk assessment score of 3. The lake is not state regulated, but it falls under state jurisdiction and is subject to state inspections. The primary purpose of the dam is for recreational use, and its location in Union County offers a tranquil setting for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy the beauty of nature while being mindful of the potential risks associated with the dam structure.
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 River Bend Farm Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Nottely River Near Blairsville | 64 cfs | → |
| Toccoa River Near Dial | 247 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River At Helen | 60 cfs | → |
| Valley River At Tomotla | 95 cfs | → |
| Chestatee River Near Dahlonega | 130 cfs | → |
| Ocoee River At Copperhill | 245 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near River Bend Farm Lake.
Boat launches
- Doucette Circle 2647, 30512
- Jack's Creek Boat Ramp
- Watts Place South Union County
- Nottely Dam Road Union County
- Lake Chatuge Towns County
- Music Hall Road Towns County
Campgrounds
- Vogel State Park
- Lake Winfield Scott
- Freeman/At Campsite
- Cooper Creek
- Cooper Creek Recreation Area
- Lake Winfield Scott Campground
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Source Near Chattahoochee Gap To Mark Trail Wilderness Boundary
- Mark Trail Wilderness Boundry To Old Turnpike Crossing Near Vandiver Branch
- Old Turnpike Crossing To Martin Branch Bridge
- Martin Branch Bridge To Robertsontown Bridge On Ga Highway 356
- Headwaters In Standing Indian Basin To Slackwater Of Natahala Lake
- Headwaters Near Mitchell Lick To Owlcamp Branch
Track River Bend Farm Lake 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 River Bend Farm Lake
Where does the data for River Bend Farm Lake 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 River Bend Farm Lake.