Squirrel Hunting Road Lake Dam dam
Squirrel Hunting Road Lake Dam
Squirrel Hunting Road Lake Dam in Fannin, Georgia, is a privately-owned Earth dam with a primary purpose of "Other." The dam stands at 33 feet high and stretches 300 feet in length, holding a maximum storage capacity of 51 acre-feet. Despite its relatively small surface area of 3 acres, the dam plays a vital role in water resource management in the area.
This dam, managed by the Nashville District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. While it is not state-regulated, it undergoes regular inspections every five years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The last inspection was conducted in July 2009, and the dam was found to be in "Not Rated" condition. Despite its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the dam poses a low risk to the surrounding area.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Squirrel Hunting Road Lake Dam presents an interesting case study in private dam ownership and management. With its unique design features and moderate risk assessment, this dam serves as a critical infrastructure for water storage and flood control in the region. Continued monitoring and maintenance are essential to ensure the long-term safety and functionality of this important water resource 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 Squirrel Hunting Road Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Toccoa River Near Dial | 230 cfs | → |
| Nottely River Near Blairsville | 60 cfs | → |
| Ocoee River At Copperhill | 245 cfs | → |
| Valley River At Tomotla | 85 cfs | → |
| Cartecay River Near Ellijay | 131 cfs | → |
| Coosawattee River Near Ellijay | 235 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Squirrel Hunting Road Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Jack's Creek Boat Ramp
- Watts Place South Union County
- Nottely Dam Road Union County
- Mallard Point Road 109, Fannin County
- Doucette Circle 2647, 30512
- Ramsey Bend South Cherokee County
Campgrounds
- Poteete Creek
- Morganton Point
- Morganton Point Campground
- Toccoa River Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area
- Mulky
- Mulky Campground
Fishing spots
- Noontootla Creek Farms
- Dockery Lake
- Hickory Nut Cove Trout Farm
- Big Bend
- Childers Creek Trailhead
- Tellico River
Paddle runs
- Source Near Chattahoochee Gap To Mark Trail Wilderness Boundary
- Mark Trail Wilderness Boundry To Old Turnpike Crossing Near Vandiver Branch
- Old Turnpike Crossing To Martin Branch Bridge
- Headwaters Near Graham County Line To Nc/Tn State Line
- Martin Branch Bridge To Robertsontown Bridge On Ga Highway 356
- Headwaters Near Mitchell Lick To Owlcamp Branch
Track Squirrel Hunting Road Lake 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 Squirrel Hunting Road Lake Dam
Where does the data for Squirrel Hunting Road 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 Squirrel Hunting Road Lake Dam.