Piedmont Lake Dam dam
Piedmont Lake Dam
Piedmont Lake Dam is a privately-owned earth dam located in Elbert, Georgia, completed in 2006. Designed by Jim Matheson, this dam stands at a height of 29 feet and has a storage capacity of 110 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 95 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose and associated structures are unspecified, but it serves as a critical infrastructure for water resource management in the area.
With an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, Piedmont Lake Dam poses a moderate risk level according to the data, with an undetermined hazard potential and a condition assessment that is not rated. Regular inspections are conducted, with the last one taking place in October 2016. While the dam is not state-regulated, it falls under the jurisdiction of Georgia and is inspected every five years to ensure its structural integrity and safety.
Situated within the Charleston District, Piedmont Lake Dam plays a crucial role in water management in the region. Its construction and design, overseen by a private entity, highlight the collaborative efforts between public and private sectors in maintaining and regulating vital water resources. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Piedmont Lake Dam's data points to the importance of infrastructure management and the need for ongoing risk assessments to ensure the safety and sustainability of our water systems.
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 Piedmont Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Broad River Near Bell | 418 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Mt. Carmel | 41 cfs | → |
| Beaverdam Creek Ab Elberton Ga | 25 cfs | → |
| South Fork Broad River At Carlton | 87 cfs | → |
| Broad River Above Carlton | 333 cfs | → |
| Rocky River Nr Starr | 33 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Piedmont Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Russell Pointe Drive 3845, Elberton
- County Road 381, Elberton
- Manor Ramp Road, Calhoun Falls
- Millwood Ramp, Calhoun Falls
- State Road S-33-168, Mount Carmel
- Gills Point Road Lincoln County
Campgrounds
- Broad River - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Bobby Brown State Park
- Calhoun Falls State Rec Area
- Mount Carmel - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Hesters Ferry - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Leroys Ferry - Strom Thurmond Lake
Fishing spots
- Richard B Russell Lake
- Parsons Mountain Lake
- Cherokee Creek
- Cliatt Creek
- Lightwood Log Creek
- Ah Stephens State Park
Track Piedmont 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 Piedmont Lake Dam
Where does the data for Piedmont 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 Undetermined 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 Piedmont Lake Dam.