Club Lake Dam dam
Club Lake Dam
Club Lake Dam, located in Clayton, Georgia, is a private earth dam primarily used for recreation. Standing at 27 feet high and spanning 800 feet in length, this dam holds a storage capacity of 532 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 390 acre-feet. The dam is situated within a drainage area of 1605 acres, providing a surface area of 39 acres for recreational activities.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Club Lake Dam is considered to have a moderate risk level due to its condition being "Not Rated." The last inspection conducted on the dam was in March 2017, with an inspection frequency of every 5 years. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with no state regulatory oversight. While the emergency action plan status is currently unknown, the dam's risk management measures and inundation maps readiness are also undetermined.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Club Lake Dam offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of private dam ownership and the recreational benefits it provides to the community. With its picturesque location and moderate risk level, this dam serves as a reminder of the importance of regular inspection and maintenance to ensure the safety and longevity of such structures 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 Club Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Flint River Near Lovejoy | 29 cfs | → |
| Pates Creek At Buster Lewis Rd Near Flippen | 11 cfs | → |
| Shoal Creek At Shoal Creek Rd | 8 cfs | → |
| Line Creek Near Senoia | 14 cfs | → |
| Flint River Near Griffin | 66 cfs | → |
| South River At Forest Park Road | 14 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Club Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Burch Lake Road Fayette County
- West Mcintosh Road Spalding County
- Peachtree Parkway 488, Shake Rag
- 1124 Peachtree City
- Pine Crest Drive 127, Peachtree City
- Lakeshore Drive Henry County
Campgrounds
- Cochran Mill County Park
- High Falls State Park
- Indian Springs State Park
- Stone Mountain Park Campground
- Stone Mountain Campground
- Newton Factory Shoals Rec Area
Fishing spots
- Clayton County International Park
- Jester Creek
- Padgett Lake
- Griffin City Reservoir
- Chapel Hill Park
- Davidson Mountain Nature Preserve
Track Club Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Club Lake Dam
Where does the data for Club 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 Club Lake Dam.