Dalton Land Treatment Lake Dam South dam
Dalton Land Treatment Lake Dam South
Dalton Land Treatment Lake Dam South, located in Dalton, Georgia, is a significant earth dam with a height of 83.6 feet and a hydraulic height of 80 feet. Constructed in 1985 by WEIDEMAN AND SINGLETON, the dam serves a primary purpose of "Other" and has a storage capacity of 8,000 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 7,652 acre-feet. The dam sits on an area of 199 acres and is regulated by the state, with inspections conducted periodically to ensure safety.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam is considered to have a moderate risk level. The spillway type is listed as "Uncontrolled," with uncontrolled outlet gates. The last inspection was performed in October 2016, with an inspection frequency of 5 years. While the condition assessment is marked as "Not Rated," the risk management measures and emergency action plans are not specified. Furthermore, the dam is not owned or funded by federal agencies, indicating its public utility ownership and operation.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the Dalton Land Treatment Lake Dam South can appreciate its unique design and purpose. The dam's location in Murray County, Georgia, adds to its significance as a key infrastructure for water management and conservation in the region. As an earth dam with a substantial storage capacity and controlled spillway, it plays a crucial role in regulating water levels and ensuring safety for nearby communities. The ongoing risk assessment and inspections highlight the commitment to maintaining the dam's integrity and mitigating potential hazards.
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 Dalton Land Treatment Lake Dam South -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Conasauga River At Tilton | 205 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek At Dalton | 21 cfs | → |
| Holly Creek Near Chatsworth | 20 cfs | → |
| Oostanaula River At Resaca | 988 cfs | → |
| Conasauga River Near Eton | 111 cfs | → |
| Coosawattee River Near Pine Chapel | 800 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dalton Land Treatment Lake Dam South.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Backcountry Campsite 3
- The Pocket Recreation Area
- Backcountry Campsite #2
- Backcountry Campsite 4
- Fort Mountain State Park
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Source In Cohutta Wilderness To Nf Boundary North Of Murray's Lake
- Taylors Creek (Rm 74.5) To Nf Boundary (Rm 70.0)
- Southern Boundary Cohutta Wilderness Near Peter Cove To Northern Boundary Cohutta Wilderness Near Alaculsy
- Northern Boundary Cohutta Wilderness To Confluence With Conasauga River
- Nf Boundary To Taylor's Creek In Cherokee Nf (Tn)
- River Miles 8 Near Ga Sate Line To Confluence With Little River
Track Dalton Land Treatment Lake Dam South in the Snoflo app
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About Dalton Land Treatment Lake Dam South
Where does the data for Dalton Land Treatment Lake Dam South 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.
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