Arnold Lake Dam dam
Arnold Lake Dam
Arnold Lake Dam, located in Brooksville, Georgia, is a privately owned Earth dam primarily used for recreation purposes. Standing at a height of 28.9 feet with a hydraulic height of 25 feet, this dam has a normal storage capacity of 77 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 99.5 acre-feet. The dam spans 405 feet in length and covers a surface area of 7 acres.
Although the dam is not state regulated, it undergoes regular inspections, with the last one conducted in July 2009. Classified as having a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, Arnold Lake Dam is currently in a condition that is not rated. Despite its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the dam has been identified as a recreational asset for the area, offering opportunities for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy the surrounding landscape and activities.
As a structure within the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Arnold Lake Dam presents a unique opportunity for individuals interested in water resource management and climate resilience to study a privately owned recreational dam in a rural setting. With its peaceful surroundings and moderate risk assessment, this dam provides a glimpse into the intersection of human-made infrastructure and natural water systems, making it a valuable site for further exploration and research in the field.
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 Arnold Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Kinchafoonee Creek At Preston | 68 cfs | → |
| Pachitla Creek Near Edison | 64 cfs | → |
| Ichawaynochaway Creek At Ga 37 | 122 cfs | → |
| Hannahatchee Creek At Union | 29 cfs | → |
| Kinchafoonee Creek Near Dawson | 130 cfs | → |
| Muckalee Creek Near Americus | 48 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Arnold Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Rood Creek Landing Road Stewart County
- Florence Street Georgetown
- Cool Branch Road Quitman County
- Chubcreek Road Russell County
- River Bend Park Road Chattahoochee County
Campgrounds
- Bluff Creek Campground
- Cotton Hill
- Florence Marina State Park
- Lakepoint State Park
- White Oak Creek
- Riverbend County Park
Fishing spots
Track Arnold Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Arnold Lake Dam
Where does the data for Arnold 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 Arnold Lake Dam.