Howell Lake Dam dam
Howell Lake Dam
Howell Lake Dam in Georgia is a private structure primarily used for recreation, with a design dating back to 1965. This earth dam, with a height of 23.7 feet, serves the purpose of maintaining a surface area of 4.6 acres and a normal storage capacity of 41.4 acre-feet. Located in Paulding County, the dam's low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment suggest a manageable level of risk associated with its operation.
Despite being unregulated by the state and lacking formal inspections, Howell Lake Dam continues to provide valuable recreational opportunities for the community. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, and it features uncontrolled outlet gates. While its condition assessment is not rated, the risk management measures are deemed sufficient to maintain the dam's structural integrity and ensure public safety. The dam's association with an unknown river or stream adds to the mystery and allure of this hidden gem in Dallas.
Overall, Howell Lake Dam stands as a testament to the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience in the region. Its historical significance and recreational value make it a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts alike. As efforts to enhance dam safety and stewardship continue, Howell Lake Dam remains a symbol of harmonious coexistence between human activity and natural ecosystems.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Etowah River At Ga 61 | 3,680 cfs | → |
| Noses Creek At Powder Springs Rd | 16 cfs | → |
| Etowah River At Allatoona Dam | 344 cfs | → |
| Etowah River Near Kingston | 4,000 cfs | → |
| Two Run Creek Near Kingston | 15 cfs | → |
| Sweetwater Creek Near Austell | 86 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Howell Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- North Main Street Southeast Bartow County
- Gayle Drive Southeast Bartow County
- State Highway 20 Spur Southeast 1121, Cartersville
- Overlook Drive 1 163, 30102
- Us 411;Ga 20 Bartow County
- East Rome Bypass, Rome
Campgrounds
- Beautiful Rock Campgound
- World Famous Lake Military - Atlanta Nas
- Old Hwy 41 - Allatoona Lake
- Lake Allatoona Military - Fort Mcpherson
- Clark Creek South - Allatoona Lake
- Clark Creek North - Allatoona Lake
Fishing spots
Track Howell 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 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.