Alexanders Lake West Dam dam
Alexanders Lake West Dam
Located in Rockdale, Georgia, Alexanders Lake West Dam is a private earth dam completed in 1951 primarily for recreational purposes. Standing at a height of 21 feet and stretching 500 feet in length, the dam has a storage capacity of 189 acre-feet and serves a drainage area of 636 acres. Despite being unlisted as regulated by the state, the dam has undergone inspections, with the last one conducted in September 2018, showing a low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with no associated locks or federal agency ownership or funding. While the condition assessment remains unrated, the dam's risk management measures are undisclosed, hinting at a need for further evaluation and preparedness. With its scenic location and recreational purpose, Alexanders Lake West Dam serves as a vital water resource for the surrounding area, attracting water resource and climate enthusiasts to appreciate its design and function within the ecosystem.
As climate change continues to impact water resources globally, Alexanders Lake West Dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable dam management and risk assessment. With its moderate risk level and low hazard potential, the dam serves as a valuable case study for understanding the intersection of water resource management, climate resilience, and recreational infrastructure. As enthusiasts explore the dam's history and design, they gain insights into the critical role that such structures play in maintaining water quality, storage, and ecosystem health in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 Alexanders Lake West Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South River At Klondike Road | 164 cfs | → |
| South River At Flakes Mill Road Nr Atlanta | 64 cfs | → |
| Honey Creek At Ga 212 | 12 cfs | → |
| Yellow River At Pleasant Hill Rd | 171 cfs | → |
| Yellow River At Ga 124 | 156 cfs | → |
| Intrenchment Creek Near Atlanta | 4 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Alexanders Lake West Dam.
Boat launches
- Lakeshore Drive Henry County
- Cobb Parkway South Vinings
- West Palisades Vinings
- Riveredge Lane Northwest Sandy Springs
- Chattahochee River Park Peachtree Corners
- Johnson Ferry Road Southeast Sandy Springs
Campgrounds
- Stone Mountain Campground
- Stone Mountain Park Campground
- Newton Factory Shoals Rec Area
- Dobbins Lakeside Military
- Indian Springs State Park
- James Shackleford County Park
Fishing spots
- Davidson Mountain Nature Preserve
- Chapel Hill Park
- Lake To-Lani
- Buena Vista Lake
- Avondale Lake
- Clayton County International Park
Track Alexanders Lake West Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Alexanders Lake West Dam
Where does the data for Alexanders Lake West 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 Alexanders Lake West Dam.