Hickory Log Reservoir Dam dam
Hickory Log Reservoir Dam
Located in Cherokee, Georgia, the Hickory Log Reservoir Dam stands as an impressive structure designed by Randy Bars of Schnabel Engineering. Completed in 2008, this roller-compacted concrete dam serves a primary purpose of water supply for the surrounding area. With a height of 180 feet and a hydraulic height of 175 feet, the dam holds a normal storage capacity of 22,300 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 411 acres.
The Hickory Log Reservoir Dam is regulated by the Georgia Safe Dams Program and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity. With a high hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment as of January 2017, the dam poses a significant risk in the event of failure. Despite the potential risks, the dam meets regulatory guidelines and is equipped with controlled spillways and outlet gates for efficient water management.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate the engineering marvel of the Hickory Log Reservoir Dam, which plays a crucial role in providing water supply for the local community. As one of the key structures in the area, this dam serves as a vital resource for water management and highlights the importance of sustainable infrastructure for future generations.
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 Hickory Log Reservoir 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 | → |
| Amicalola Creek Near Dawsonville | 79 cfs | → |
| Big Creek Near Alpharetta | 34 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hickory Log Reservoir Dam.
Boat launches
- Overlook Drive 1 163, 30102
- State Highway 20 Spur Southeast 1121, Cartersville
- Gayle Drive Southeast Bartow County
- North Main Street Southeast Bartow County
- Lake Windward Landing 139, Alpharetta
- Johnson Ferry Road Southeast Sandy Springs
Campgrounds
- Sweetwater - Allatoona Lake
- Victoria - Allatoona Lake
- Upper Stamp Creek - Allatoona Lake
- Payne - Allatoona Lake
- Macedonia - Lake Allatoona
- Mckaskey Creek - Allatoona Lake
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Source In Cohutta Wilderness To Nf Boundary North Of Murray's Lake
- Southern Boundary Cohutta Wilderness Near Peter Cove To Northern Boundary Cohutta Wilderness Near Alaculsy
- Northern Boundary Cohutta Wilderness To Confluence With Conasauga River
- Nf Boundary To Taylor's Creek In Cherokee Nf (Tn)
- Martin Branch Bridge To Robertsontown Bridge On Ga Highway 356
- Old Turnpike Crossing To Martin Branch Bridge
Track Hickory Log Reservoir Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Hickory Log Reservoir Dam
Where does the data for Hickory Log Reservoir 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 Hickory Log Reservoir Dam.