Keeter Lake Dam dam
Keeter Lake Dam
Keeter Lake Dam in Cherokee, Georgia is a privately owned structure with a buttress core type and a height of 26.5 feet. The dam, located in the Nashville District, is regulated by the Georgia SAFE DAMS PROGRAM and has a normal storage capacity of 22 acre-feet. Despite having a high hazard potential and poor condition assessment, the dam has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3.
The dam, completed in an unspecified year, has an uncontrolled spillway type and outlet gates. It has a history of being inspected every two years, with the last inspection taking place in March 2017. The dam's associated structures, purposes, and dam types are not specified in the data. With its unique design and location, Keeter Lake Dam serves as a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in dams and water management in Georgia.
As a significant water resource in the region, Keeter Lake Dam provides essential flood control and water storage capabilities. Its presence highlights the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to ensure public safety and prevent potential hazards. With its intricate design and regulatory oversight, the dam stands as a testament to the intersection of engineering, environmental sustainability, and water resource management in the state of Georgia.
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 Keeter Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Etowah River At Canton | 349 cfs | → |
| Noonday Creek At Shallowford Road | 13 cfs | → |
| Noonday Creek At Hawkins Store Rd | 5 cfs | → |
| Etowah River At Allatoona Dam | 344 cfs | → |
| Sope Creek Near Marietta | 10 cfs | → |
| Big Creek Near Alpharetta | 34 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Keeter Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Overlook Drive 1 163, 30102
- State Highway 20 Spur Southeast 1121, Cartersville
- North Main Street Southeast Bartow County
- Gayle Drive Southeast Bartow County
- Lake Windward Landing 139, Alpharetta
- Johnson Ferry Road Southeast Sandy Springs
Campgrounds
- Sweetwater - Allatoona Lake
- Victoria - Allatoona Lake
- Payne - Allatoona Lake
- Upper Stamp Creek - Allatoona Lake
- Macedonia - Lake Allatoona
- Clark Creek North - Allatoona Lake
Fishing spots
Track Keeter Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Keeter Lake Dam
Where does the data for Keeter 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 Keeter Lake Dam.