River Oaks Lake Dam dam
River Oaks Lake Dam
River Oaks Lake Dam, located in Pike, Georgia, is a private dam with a unique buttress core type and an impressive structural height of 29 feet. Completed with a length of 2360 feet, this dam provides a storage capacity of 394 acre-feet, with a normal storage of 175 acre-feet and a surface area of 25 acres. Despite being unregulated by the state, this dam is inspected regularly, with the last recorded inspection taking place in July 2007. With a hazard potential rated as low and a moderate risk assessment, River Oaks Lake Dam is a fascinating structure that showcases the balance between water resource management and climate resilience.
Owned privately and situated in the Mobile District, this dam serves as a vital infrastructure for the surrounding area, offering flood control and water storage capabilities. While the dam has uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, its risk management measures are moderate, ensuring the safety and stability of the structure. With A. Drew Ferguson IV as the representative for the district, River Oaks Lake Dam stands as a testament to the importance of maintaining and monitoring our water resources in the face of changing climate patterns.
Although the dam's condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated," its risk assessment of moderate suggests that ongoing monitoring and maintenance are crucial for its continued functionality. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the data surrounding River Oaks Lake Dam presents a compelling case for the intersection of infrastructure, environmental stewardship, and community resilience. This private dam serves as a reminder of the intricate relationship between human engineering and natural forces, highlighting the need for sustainable practices in managing our precious water resources in the face of an evolving climate.
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 River Oaks Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Flint River Near Griffin | 67 cfs | → |
| Shoal Creek At Shoal Creek Rd | 8 cfs | → |
| Line Creek Near Senoia | 15 cfs | → |
| Flint River Near Lovejoy | 43 cfs | → |
| Yellowjacket Cr At Hammett Rd Blw Hogansville | 19 cfs | → |
| New River At Ga 100 | 30 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near River Oaks Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- East Bagwell Road Pike County
- West Mcintosh Road Spalding County
- Burch Lake Road Fayette County
- Pine Crest Drive 127, Peachtree City
- 1124 Peachtree City
- Peachtree Parkway 488, Shake Rag
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Griffin City Reservoir
- Padgett Lake
- High Falls Lake
- Jester Creek
- Clayton County International Park
- Callaway Gardens Lake
Track River Oaks Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About River Oaks Lake Dam
Where does the data for River Oaks 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 River Oaks Lake Dam.