Paris Lake Dam dam
Paris Lake Dam
Paris Lake Dam, located in Floyd, Georgia, was completed in 1952 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service with a primary purpose of recreation. The earth dam, with a height of 25.8 feet and a hydraulic height of 22.4 feet, impounds Prentis Branch to create a surface area of 60 acres and a storage capacity of 789 acre-feet. While the dam is uncontrolled with an unlisted foundation, its hazard potential is rated as low and its condition assessment remains unrated as of the last inspection in March 2018.
Despite being privately owned, Paris Lake Dam is not regulated by the state and does not require a permit for operation. The dam's risk assessment is moderate, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and risk management measures. With its picturesque location in Lindale, the dam offers recreational opportunities for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy the serene surroundings and wildlife habitat created by its presence along the Prentis Branch. Overall, Paris Lake Dam serves as both a functional structure for water management and a tranquil retreat for outdoor enthusiasts in the heart of 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 Paris Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Coosa River Near Rome | 1,450 cfs | → |
| Etowah River At Ga 1 Loop | 616 cfs | → |
| Oostanaula River Near Rome | 869 cfs | → |
| Cedar Creek Near Cedartown | 90 cfs | → |
| Cedar Creek At Ga Ave At Cedartown | 5 cfs | → |
| Etowah River Near Kingston | 893 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Paris Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Heritage Trail Rome
- East Rome Bypass, Rome
- Us 411;Ga 20 Bartow County
- Floyd County
- Cherokee County 556, Centre
- Highway 68, Cedar Bluff
Campgrounds
- Coosa River County Park
- Trailcampground Silver Comet
- Beautiful Rock Campgound
- James H. Floyd State Park Campground
- James H Sloppy Floyd State Park
- Chief Ladiga Trail Campground
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Al 35 Bridge To Ends One Mile Upstream From Al 273 Bridge
- Begins One Mile Upstream From Al 273 Bridge To Lake Weiss
- Confluence With East And West Branches To Al 37 Bridge
- River Miles 8 Near Ga Sate Line To Confluence With Little River
- Desoto Falls In Desoto State Park To Confluence With Little River
Track Paris Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Paris Lake Dam
Where does the data for Paris 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 Paris Lake Dam.