Lake Louise Dam dam
Lake Louise Dam
Lake Louise Dam, located in Taliaferro, Georgia, is a privately-owned structure designed by the Soil Conservation Service (SCS). Standing at a height of 20 feet and with a length of 200 feet, this earth dam has a NID storage capacity of 89 acre-feet, with a maximum storage of 89 acre-feet and a normal storage of 54 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose and associated structures are not specified, but it serves a low hazard potential and has a moderate risk assessment rating.
Despite being privately owned and not regulated by the state, Lake Louise Dam's condition assessment is listed as "Not Rated," indicating a lack of recent evaluation. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with no designated inspection frequency or emergency action plan in place. While the risk assessment suggests a moderate level of risk (rated 3 out of 5), the risk management measures and inundation maps are not specified, raising potential concerns for the surrounding area in case of a dam failure.
Situated within the Charleston District, Lake Louise Dam's limited data availability underscores the importance of regular monitoring and maintenance for the safety of the community and the preservation of water resources. Enthusiasts interested in water resource management and climate resilience may find this dam's unique characteristics and risk profile intriguing, highlighting the need for proactive measures to mitigate potential hazards and ensure the long-term stability of the structure.
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 Louise Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little River Near Washington | 9 cfs | → |
| Kettle Creek Near Washington | 2 cfs | → |
| Oconee River Near Penfield | 293 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Eatonton | 38 cfs | → |
| Broad River Near Bell | 418 cfs | → |
| Oconee River At Milledgeville | 300 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Louise Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- A.H. Stephens State Park
- Rv/Tent Camping
- Pioneer Camping Area
- Equestrian Camping
- Lawrence Shoals
- Old Salem
Fishing spots
Track Lake Louise Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Lake Louise Dam
Where does the data for Lake Louise 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 Louise Dam.