Conasauga Lake Dam dam
Conasauga Lake Dam
Conasauga Lake Dam, located in Gregory's Mill, Georgia, is a Federal-owned structure with a primary purpose of serving as a Fish and Wildlife Pond. Built in 1936 by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 33 feet and has a length of 243 feet. It holds a normal storage capacity of 150 acre-feet of water, making it a vital resource for the surrounding area.
Managed by the Forest Service, Conasauga Lake Dam boasts a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition. Despite its age, the dam has undergone inspections by the Forest Service, with the last one occurring in July 2015. Its risk assessment is classified as very high, signaling the importance of continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and stability of the structure. With its location on Mill Creek and its contribution to the local ecosystem, this dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and wildlife conservation efforts in the region.
As a popular spot for recreation, Conasauga Lake Dam offers a surface area of 17 acres for visitors to enjoy. With its controlled spillway and valve outlet gates, the dam is equipped to handle maximum discharges of up to 300 cubic feet per second. While it may face risks associated with its age and design, Conasauga Lake Dam remains a significant asset for both water resource and climate enthusiasts, highlighting the intersection of human infrastructure with natural ecosystems in the pursuit of sustainability and environmental stewardship.
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 Conasauga Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Creek Near Crandall | 4 cfs | → |
| Conasauga River Near Eton | 111 cfs | → |
| Holly Creek Near Chatsworth | 20 cfs | → |
| Coosawattee River Near Ellijay | 235 cfs | → |
| Cartecay River Near Ellijay | 131 cfs | → |
| Ocoee River At Copperhill | 245 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Conasauga Lake Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Lake Conasauga
- Lake Conasauga Campground
- Lake Conasauga Overflow
- Lake Conasauga Overflow Campground
- Ball Field Dispersed Camping Area
- Hickey Gap Campground
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Source In Cohutta Wilderness To Nf Boundary North Of Murray's Lake
- Southern Boundary Cohutta Wilderness Near Peter Cove To Northern Boundary Cohutta Wilderness Near Alaculsy
- Northern Boundary Cohutta Wilderness To Confluence With Conasauga River
- Nf Boundary To Taylor's Creek In Cherokee Nf (Tn)
- Taylors Creek (Rm 74.5) To Nf Boundary (Rm 70.0)
- Apalachia Powerhouse (Rm 53.5) To Us411 Bridge (Rm 43.0)
Track Conasauga 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 Conasauga Lake Dam
Where does the data for Conasauga 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 Conasauga Lake Dam.