Storey Lake Dam dam
Storey Lake Dam
Storey Lake Dam, located in Crystal Springs, Georgia, was completed in 1960 and serves as a recreational spot for water enthusiasts. This private Earth dam stands at a height of 14.2 feet and has a length of 350 feet, providing a storage capacity of 36.3 acre-feet. The dam, designed by SCS, features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a hazard potential rated as low and a moderate risk assessment.
Despite not being state-regulated or inspected, Storey Lake Dam remains a reliable structure for recreational use, with a focus on providing water-based activities in Floyd County, Georgia. The dam's primary purpose is recreation, offering an 8.3-acre surface area for various water sports and leisure activities. While its condition assessment is not rated, the dam's risk management measures are moderate, ensuring the safety of visitors and the surrounding environment.
With its picturesque location and tranquil waters, Storey Lake Dam is a hidden gem for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking a peaceful retreat in Georgia. Positioned within the Nashville District and overseen by private ownership, this Earth dam stands as a testament to human ingenuity in harnessing natural resources for recreational purposes. Although not state-regulated, the dam's low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment highlight its importance in providing safe and enjoyable experiences for visitors to Crystal Springs.
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 Storey Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Heath Creek Near Armuchee | 3 cfs | → |
| Chattooga River At Summerville | 119 cfs | → |
| Oostanaula River Near Rome | 773 cfs | → |
| Etowah River At Ga 1 Loop | 598 cfs | → |
| Coosa River Near Rome | 1,340 cfs | → |
| Chattooga River Above Gaylesville Al | 208 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Storey Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Floyd County
- Heritage Trail Rome
- East Rome Bypass, Rome
- Dekalb County
- Us 411;Ga 20 Bartow County
- Cherokee County 556, Centre
Campgrounds
- James H Sloppy Floyd State Park
- James H. Floyd State Park Campground
- The Pocket Recreation Area
- Coosa River County Park
- Camp Skyline Ranch
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- River Miles 8 Near Ga Sate Line To Confluence With Little River
- Confluence With East And West Branches To Al 37 Bridge
- Al 35 Bridge To Ends One Mile Upstream From Al 273 Bridge
- Desoto Falls In Desoto State Park To Confluence With Little River
- Begins One Mile Upstream From Al 273 Bridge To Lake Weiss
- Source In Cohutta Wilderness To Nf Boundary North Of Murray's Lake
Track Storey Lake Dam 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 Storey Lake Dam
Where does the data for Storey 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 Storey Lake Dam.