Timber Ridge Lake Dam dam
Timber Ridge Lake Dam
Timber Ridge Lake Dam in Dade, Georgia, stands as a private structure managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. This buttress dam, with a height of 24 feet and a storage capacity of 54 acre-feet, serves as a vital water resource in the region. Though not state-regulated or inspected, the dam boasts a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating.
Located in the picturesque city of WEST BROW, Timber Ridge Lake Dam provides essential water storage for the community, with a normal storage capacity of 42 acre-feet. Despite its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the dam's risk management measures and hazard potential are deemed manageable. Its proximity to the Mobile District highlights its significance in the water resource infrastructure of Georgia.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will appreciate the unique features of Timber Ridge Lake Dam, from its unlisted foundation to its moderate risk assessment rating. With a capacity to store 54 acre-feet of water and a surface area of 4 acres, this privately-owned structure plays a crucial role in local water management. Its location in Dade County, Georgia, adds to its charm and importance in the region's water resource landscape.
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 Timber Ridge Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Lookout Creek Near New England | 69 cfs | → |
| South Chickamauga Creek Near Chickamauga | 168 cfs | → |
| Sequatchie River Near Whitwell | 152 cfs | → |
| North Chickamauga Cr At Mile Straight | 2 cfs | → |
| North Chickamauga Creek Near Montlake | 0 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek At Dalton | 20 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Timber Ridge Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- U.S. 41 18039, Chattanooga
- Cummings Highway Chattanooga
- Raccoon Mountain Road 2510, Chattanooga
- Tennessee Riverwalk Chattanooga
- Hales Bar Road 950, Guild
- Hamilton County
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Desoto Falls In Desoto State Park To Confluence With Little River
- 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
- Taylors Creek (Rm 74.5) To Nf Boundary (Rm 70.0)
- Source In Cohutta Wilderness To Nf Boundary North Of Murray's Lake
Track Timber Ridge Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Timber Ridge Lake Dam
Where does the data for Timber Ridge 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 Timber Ridge Lake Dam.