Pine Valley Lake Dam dam
Pine Valley Lake Dam
Located in Powder Springs, Georgia, the Pine Valley Lake Dam serves as a recreational structure that was completed in 1955. This private dam, with a height of 15 feet and a length of 519 feet, creates a reservoir with a normal storage capacity of 455 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 1571.5 acre-feet. The dam sits on Lick Log Creek and is primarily used for recreation purposes, attracting water resource and climate enthusiasts to its serene surroundings.
Despite being privately owned and not regulated by the state, the Pine Valley Lake Dam is deemed to have a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, with a condition assessment that has not been rated. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with inspections occurring every 5 years. While the dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures are not specified, its risk assessment level indicates a moderate level of risk. Overall, this Earth-type dam contributes to the local landscape and offers opportunities for outdoor activities in the area.
With its picturesque location and recreational offerings, the Pine Valley Lake Dam stands as a point of interest for those interested in water resources and climate. Its tranquil setting on Lick Log Creek, combined with its historical significance and moderate risk assessment, make it a captivating site for enthusiasts to explore. While its specific regulatory details may be limited, the dam's role in providing a recreational outlet and its unique design characteristics add to the allure of this private structure in Paulding, Georgia.
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 Pine Valley Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Noses Creek At Powder Springs Rd | 20 cfs | → |
| Sweetwater Creek Near Austell | 121 cfs | → |
| Sweetwater Creek Below Austell | 131 cfs | → |
| Utoy Creek At Great Southwest Pkwy Nr Atlanta | 11 cfs | → |
| Nickajack Creek At Us 78/278 | 9 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River Near Fairburn | 1,400 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pine Valley Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Hooch Boat Ramp
- Cobb Parkway South Vinings
- West Palisades Vinings
- Riveredge Lane Northwest Sandy Springs
- North Main Street Southeast Bartow County
- Gayle Drive Southeast Bartow County
Campgrounds
- Dobbins Lakeside Military
- 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 Pine Valley Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Pine Valley Lake Dam
Where does the data for Pine Valley 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 Pine Valley Lake Dam.