Lake Capistrano Dam dam
Lake Capistrano Dam
Lake Capistrano Dam, located in Rockdale, Georgia, is a privately owned structure primarily used for recreation. The dam is an earth-type structure with a buttress core, standing at a height of 17 feet and stretching 720 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 61 acre-feet, the dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment.
Despite not being regulated by the state or federal agencies, Lake Capistrano Dam poses a moderate risk due to its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates. While the dam has not been inspected recently, it remains a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts seeking leisure activities such as fishing and boating. The surrounding area offers a serene setting for visitors to enjoy nature and the picturesque views of the lake created by the dam. As climate and water resource enthusiasts, the unique design and purpose of Lake Capistrano Dam make it an intriguing structure to explore and learn more about in the context of environmental conservation and management.
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 Lake Capistrano Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow River At Pleasant Hill Rd | 76 cfs | → |
| Yellow River At Ga 124 | 78 cfs | → |
| No Business Creek At Lee Road | 3 cfs | → |
| Big Haynes Creek At Jack Turner Dam | 24 cfs | → |
| South River At Klondike Road | 111 cfs | → |
| Yellow River At Gees Mill Road | 103 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Capistrano Dam.
Boat launches
- Lakeshore Drive Henry County
- Chattahochee River Park Peachtree Corners
- Saint Ives Country Club Parkway Johns Creek
- Cobb Parkway South Vinings
- West Palisades Vinings
- Johnson Ferry Road Southeast Sandy Springs
Campgrounds
- Stone Mountain Campground
- Stone Mountain Park Campground
- James Shackleford County Park
- Newton Factory Shoals Rec Area
- Fort Yargo State Park
- Hard Labor Creek State Park
Fishing spots
- Davidson Mountain Nature Preserve
- Parkers Lake
- Black Shoals Lake
- Lake To-Lani
- Chapel Hill Park
- Avondale Lake
Track Lake Capistrano Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Lake Capistrano Dam
Where does the data for Lake Capistrano 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 Lake Capistrano Dam.