Williams Lake Dam dam
Williams Lake Dam
Williams Lake Dam in Tallapoosa, Georgia, is a privately owned earth dam primarily used for recreation. Standing at a height of 25.3 feet with a hydraulic height of 22.2 feet, this dam provides a storage capacity of 67 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 5 acres. Despite its moderate risk level, the dam has a low hazard potential and is classified as not rated in terms of condition assessment.
Located in Haralson County, Williams Lake Dam is under the jurisdiction of the state of Georgia and is inspected every five years. The dam features uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, and although its designer remains unknown, the dam's design includes buttress core types and an unlisted/unknown foundation. With a history unknown completion date, the dam serves as a recreational resource for the community and has a maximum storage capacity of 67 acre-feet.
With its strategic location in Tallapoosa and its contribution to recreational activities, Williams Lake Dam stands as a vital infrastructure in the region. Despite being privately owned, the dam's importance in water resource management and climate resilience cannot be overstated. As enthusiasts of water resources and climate dynamics, exploring the features and specifications of Williams Lake Dam offers a glimpse into the intersection of human infrastructure and the natural environment.
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 Williams Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tallapoosa River Below Tallapoosa | 648 cfs | → |
| Little Tallapoosa River (Us 27) At Carrollton | 46 cfs | → |
| Tallapoosa River Near Heflin | 349 cfs | → |
| Little Tallapoosa River Below Bowdon | 158 cfs | → |
| Cedar Creek At Ga Ave At Cedartown | 5 cfs | → |
| Little Tallapoosa River Near Newell Al | 241 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Williams Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Coleman Boat Ramp Road Cleburne County
- Hutcheson Ferry Road Carroll County
- Chattahoochee Bend State Park Riverwalk Trail Coweta County
- County Road 88 Randolph County
- Us 27 Alternate;16 Whitesburg
- Randolph County
Campgrounds
- Tally Valley County Park
- Vfw County Park
- John Tanner State Park
- Big Oak Gap Hunter Camp
- Coleman Lake Rec Area
- Coleman Lake Recreation Area
Fishing spots
Track Williams Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Williams Lake Dam
Where does the data for Williams 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 Williams Lake Dam.