Sugarloaf Lake Dam dam
Sugarloaf Lake Dam
Sugarloaf Lake Dam in Gwinnett, Georgia is a privately owned structure primarily used for recreation purposes. This earth dam, with a height of 34 feet, was designed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. The dam has a storage capacity of 719 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 332 acre-feet, making it a significant asset for water resource management in the area.
Despite its satisfactory condition assessment, Sugarloaf Lake Dam is classified as having a high hazard potential, indicating the need for regular inspections and maintenance. The dam has an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, posing risks in case of extreme weather events. While the risk assessment is moderate, it is essential for the dam owner and regulatory agencies to have emergency action plans in place to mitigate potential dangers and ensure public safety.
Located within the jurisdiction of the Georgia Safe Dams Program, Sugarloaf Lake Dam is subject to state regulations and enforcement. With its picturesque setting and importance for recreation, this dam serves as a vital water resource for the local community. Continued monitoring and proactive risk management measures will be crucial in preserving the integrity and functionality of Sugarloaf Lake Dam for years to come.
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 Sugarloaf Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Suwanee Creek At Suwanee | 19 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River Near Norcross | 1,270 cfs | → |
| Dick Creek At Old Atlanta Rd | 3 cfs | → |
| Level Creek At Suwanee Dam Road | 2 cfs | → |
| N.F. Peachtree Creek At Graves Rd | 0 cfs | → |
| Crooked Creek Near Norcross | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Sugarloaf Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Saint Ives Country Club Parkway Johns Creek
- Chattahochee River Park Peachtree Corners
- Lake Windward Landing 139, Alpharetta
- Kings Point Drive Forsyth County
- Van Pugh North Park
- Johnson Ferry Road Southeast Sandy Springs
Campgrounds
- Stone Mountain Park Campground
- Stone Mountain Campground
- Sawnee
- Shoal Creek - Lake Lanier
- James Shackleford County Park
- Bald Ridge Creek
Fishing spots
Track Sugarloaf 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 Sugarloaf Lake Dam
Where does the data for Sugarloaf 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 High 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 Sugarloaf Lake Dam.