South Cobb Partnership Lake Dam dam
South Cobb Partnership Lake Dam
South Cobb Partnership Lake Dam, also known as Hicks Dam, is a private earth dam located in Cobb, Georgia. Standing at 32 feet in height and extending for 520 feet, this dam serves a primary purpose that is classified as "Other." With a storage capacity of 305 acre-feet and a drainage area of 390 acres, this structure holds significant importance in the local water resource management.
Although the dam is not regulated by the state and has not been inspected since 1984, it is considered to have a moderate risk level. Despite lacking recent assessments and emergency preparedness plans, the dam's condition is labeled as "Not Rated." With its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, this dam poses an undetermined hazard potential, warranting attention and monitoring from both local authorities and the private owners.
The South Cobb Partnership Lake Dam serves as a critical piece of infrastructure in the area's water resource management, with its design and purpose supporting various functions related to water storage and management. Despite its age and lack of recent evaluations, the dam's importance in the local ecosystem and water supply chain underscores the need for continued monitoring and potential enhancements to ensure its long-term safety and effectiveness.
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 South Cobb Partnership Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Noses Creek At Powder Springs Rd | 5 cfs | → |
| Nickajack Creek At Us 78/278 | 5 cfs | → |
| Sweetwater Creek Near Austell | 54 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River At Ga 280 | 841 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River At Atlanta | 910 cfs | → |
| Proctor Creek At Jackson Parkway | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near South Cobb Partnership Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Cobb Parkway South Vinings
- West Palisades Vinings
- Riveredge Lane Northwest Sandy Springs
- Johnson Ferry Road Southeast Sandy Springs
- Hooch Boat Ramp
- North Main Street Southeast Bartow County
Campgrounds
- Dobbins Lakeside Military
- Old Hwy 41 - Allatoona Lake
- Clark Creek South - Allatoona Lake
- World Famous Lake Military - Atlanta Nas
- Clark Creek North - Allatoona Lake
- Payne - Allatoona Lake
Fishing spots
Track South Cobb Partnership 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 South Cobb Partnership Lake Dam
Where does the data for South Cobb Partnership 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 Undetermined 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 South Cobb Partnership Lake Dam.