Chickasaw Lake Dam dam
Chickasaw Lake Dam
Chickasaw Lake Dam in Pelham, Georgia, is a privately owned earth dam primarily used for recreation on the East Branch Barnett Creek. Completed in 1969, this dam stands at a height of 20.6 feet and has a maximum storage capacity of 941 acre-feet. With a normal storage capacity of 448 acre-feet and a surface area of 64 acres, Chickasaw Lake Dam provides a picturesque setting for outdoor enthusiasts in Mitchell County.
Despite being state-jurisdiction, Chickasaw Lake Dam is not regulated by the state and has a low hazard potential. The dam's condition has not been rated, but it undergoes inspections every 5 years, with the last one conducted in June 2018. While it lacks an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and updated inundation maps, the risk assessment for Chickasaw Lake Dam categorizes it as having a moderate risk level. Overall, this dam serves as a vital recreational resource for the community while maintaining a moderate risk management approach.
Located within the Savannah District, Chickasaw Lake Dam's uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates add to its charm and functionality. With its serene surroundings and moderate risk level, this dam presents an inviting destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking a tranquil outdoor experience in the heart of Mitchell County, 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 Chickasaw Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ochlockonee River Near Thomasville | 574 cfs | → |
| Flint River At Newton | 2,600 cfs | → |
| Flint River At Riverview Plantation Nr Hopeful | 3,260 cfs | → |
| Ichawaynochaway Creek Below Newton | 495 cfs | → |
| Ichawaynochaway Creek Near Elmodel | 431 cfs | → |
| Chickasawhatchee Creek At Elmodel | 142 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Chickasaw Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Gainous Road Boat Ramp
- Cedar Springs Road Grady County
- State Park Road Grady County
- Highway 93, Cairo
- Boat Landing Road Mitchell County
- Old Georgia Highway 3 Baconton
Track Chickasaw 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 Chickasaw Lake Dam
Where does the data for Chickasaw 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 Chickasaw Lake Dam.