Howell Lake Dam dam
Howell Lake Dam
Howell Lake Dam in Murray, Georgia, is a privately owned Earth dam with a height of 35 feet and a storage capacity of 48 acre-feet. The dam, classified as having a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates. While it is not currently regulated or inspected by the state, the dam's condition is marked as "Not Rated," indicating a lack of recent assessment.
Located within the Nashville District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Howell Lake Dam has not undergone any modifications or been subject to emergency action planning. Despite its relatively low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment suggests a moderate level of risk. With a primary purpose and specific designer not listed, the dam's main function and construction details remain unknown. However, its presence serves as a vital component of water resource management in the area, with a capacity to store up to 48 acre-feet of water.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Howell Lake Dam may find its uncontrolled spillway and low hazard potential intriguing. The dam's location in Georgia, coupled with its moderate risk assessment, presents a unique opportunity for further exploration and study. As a privately owned structure with limited state regulation, Howell Lake Dam serves as a reminder of the diverse landscape of water infrastructure across the United States and the importance of understanding and managing potential risks associated with such systems.
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 Howell Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Conasauga River Near Eton | 119 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek Near Crandall | 4 cfs | → |
| Holly Creek Near Chatsworth | 21 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek At Dalton | 20 cfs | → |
| Conasauga River At Tilton | 222 cfs | → |
| Coosawattee River At Carters | 618 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Howell Lake Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Backcountry Campsite 4
- Backcountry Campsite 3
- Fort Mountain State Park
- Backcountry Campsite #2
- Ball Field Dispersed Camping Area
- Hickey Gap Campground
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Source In Cohutta Wilderness To Nf Boundary North Of Murray's Lake
- Taylors Creek (Rm 74.5) To Nf Boundary (Rm 70.0)
- Northern Boundary Cohutta Wilderness To Confluence With Conasauga River
- Southern Boundary Cohutta Wilderness Near Peter Cove To Northern Boundary Cohutta Wilderness Near Alaculsy
- Nf Boundary To Taylor's Creek In Cherokee Nf (Tn)
- Apalachia Powerhouse (Rm 53.5) To Us411 Bridge (Rm 43.0)
Track Howell Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Howell Lake Dam
Where does the data for Howell 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 Howell Lake Dam.