Upper Walker Lake Dam dam
Upper Walker Lake Dam
Upper Walker Lake Dam, located in Carrollton, Georgia, was completed in 1969 and serves as a recreational resource in the area. Managed by a private owner, the dam stands at a height of 14.4 feet and has a storage capacity of 65 acre-feet. The dam is primarily used for recreation purposes, with a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating.
The dam, designed by the Soil Conservation Service (SCS), features an earth core and buttress structure with uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates. With a surface area of 8.3 acres and a normal storage capacity of 44 acre-feet, the dam provides a serene setting for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy various outdoor activities. Despite not being regulated by the state, the dam is inspected for safety on a regular basis to ensure its structural integrity.
While the dam's condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated," its risk management measures are deemed to be moderate. With its scenic location and recreational opportunities, Upper Walker Lake Dam is a valuable asset for the community, offering a peaceful retreat for visitors to appreciate the beauty of nature while also serving as a critical water resource in the region.
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 Upper Walker Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Tallapoosa River (Us 27) At Carrollton | 38 cfs | → |
| Little Tallapoosa River Below Bowdon | 160 cfs | → |
| Snake Creek Near Whitesburg | 10 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River Near Whitesburg | 3,080 cfs | → |
| Hillabahatchee Creek At Thaxton Rd | 14 cfs | → |
| Little Tallapoosa River Near Newell Al | 355 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Upper Walker Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Chattahoochee Bend State Park Riverwalk Trail Coweta County
- Hutcheson Ferry Road Carroll County
- Us 27 Alternate;16 Whitesburg
- Aaron Drive Randolph County
- Us 431 Wedowee
- Heard Street Randolph County
Campgrounds
- John Tanner State Park
- Chattahoochee Bend State Park
- Mcintosh Reserve Park
- Tally Valley County Park
- Vfw County Park
- Brush Creek County Park
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About Upper Walker Lake Dam
Where does the data for Upper Walker 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 Upper Walker Lake Dam.