Naturally Fresh Lake Dam dam
Naturally Fresh Lake Dam
Naturally Fresh Lake Dam, also known as Lake Estes Dam, is a privately owned structure located in Fulton County, Georgia, specifically in the city of Red Oak. Built in 1965, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 25.9 feet and has a maximum storage capacity of 169 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 97 acre-feet. Its primary purpose is for recreation, offering a serene and picturesque setting for water enthusiasts to enjoy.
Situated on Morning Creek, this dam plays a crucial role in maintaining the surface area of 14 acres and a drainage area of 377 acres. Despite having uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, the hazard potential of this dam is rated as low, with a moderate overall risk assessment. The dam is inspected every five years, with the last assessment conducted in April 2017. While its condition remains unrated, the dam continues to serve its recreational purpose effectively while ensuring the safety of the surrounding community.
With its tranquil surroundings and modest risk profile, Naturally Fresh Lake Dam stands as a testament to responsible water resource management in the region. As climate change and water scarcity become increasingly pressing issues, the importance of maintaining and monitoring such structures becomes paramount. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this dam serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between human enjoyment and environmental stewardship in the face of evolving weather patterns and growing water demands.
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 Naturally Fresh Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sweetwater Creek Below Austell | 105 cfs | → |
| Utoy Creek At Great Southwest Pkwy Nr Atlanta | 10 cfs | → |
| South River At Forest Park Road | 15 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River Near Fairburn | 1,290 cfs | → |
| Intrenchment Creek Near Atlanta | 4 cfs | → |
| Proctor Creek At Hortense Way | 5 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Naturally Fresh Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Hooch Boat Ramp
- Peachtree Parkway 488, Shake Rag
- 1124 Peachtree City
- Pine Crest Drive 127, Peachtree City
- Lakeshore Drive Henry County
- Cobb Parkway South Vinings
Campgrounds
- Cochran Mill County Park
- Dobbins Lakeside Military
- Stone Mountain Park Campground
- Stone Mountain Campground
- Mcintosh Reserve Park
- Chattahoochee Bend State Park
Fishing spots
- Jester Creek
- George H Sparks Reservoir
- Clayton County International Park
- Lake Starling
- Butternut Creek
- Buena Vista Lake
Track Naturally Fresh Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Naturally Fresh Lake Dam
Where does the data for Naturally Fresh 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 Naturally Fresh Lake Dam.