Atlanta Automotive Distribution Center Detention Dam dam
Atlanta Automotive Distribution Center Detention Dam
The Atlanta Automotive Distribution Center Detention Dam, completed in 1991, serves as a crucial flood risk reduction structure in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Designed by MAYES, SUDDERTH, & ETHERIDGE, this private Earth dam stands at a height of 48 feet and spans 1800 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 22 acre-feet and a spillway type classified as "Uncontrolled", this dam plays a vital role in managing water flow and reducing the risk of flooding in the area.
Located in Gwinnett County, this dam is owned and operated by a private entity, with inspections conducted every 5 years to ensure its structural integrity. Despite having a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam's condition is currently not rated. While it may not be regulated by the state, its importance in flood mitigation efforts cannot be understated, making it a key component in the region's water resource management and climate adaptation strategies.
As climate change continues to impact weather patterns and increase the frequency of extreme precipitation events, structures like the Atlanta Automotive Distribution Center Detention Dam play a crucial role in safeguarding communities against the threat of flooding. With its strategic location and purposeful design, this dam stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts between private entities and government agencies in ensuring the resilience of water resources in the face of a changing climate.
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 Atlanta Automotive Distribution Center Detention Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Alcovy River Near Lawrenceville | 8 cfs | → |
| Apalachee River At Fence Road | 1 cfs | → |
| Alcovy River At New Hope Road | 15 cfs | → |
| Wheeler Creek At Bill Cheek Road | 1 cfs | → |
| Suwanee Creek At Suwanee | 18 cfs | → |
| Brushy Fork Creek At Beaver Road | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Atlanta Automotive Distribution Center Detention Dam.
Boat launches
- Saint Ives Country Club Parkway Johns Creek
- Van Pugh North Park
- Chattahochee River Park Peachtree Corners
- Kings Point Drive Forsyth County
- Lake Windward Landing 139, Alpharetta
- Browns Bridge Road Forsyth County
Campgrounds
- James Shackleford County Park
- Fort Yargo State Park
- Shoal Creek - Lake Lanier
- Chestnut Ridge - Lake Lanier
- Sawnee
- Stone Mountain Campground
Fishing spots
Track Atlanta Automotive Distribution Center Detention Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Atlanta Automotive Distribution Center Detention Dam
Where does the data for Atlanta Automotive Distribution Center Detention 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 Atlanta Automotive Distribution Center Detention Dam.