Concharty Lake Dam dam
Concharty Lake Dam
Concharty Lake Dam, located in Harris, Georgia, was completed in 1957 with a primary purpose of recreation. Standing at a height of 34 feet and stretching 762 feet in length, this earth dam on Bethel Creek boasts a storage capacity of 206 acre-feet. Despite its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the dam is rated with a hazard potential of high, yet its condition assessment was deemed satisfactory during its last inspection in 2017.
Owned privately and regulated by the Georgia Safe Dams Program, Concharty Lake Dam serves as a crucial water resource for the surrounding area. With a drainage area of 125 acres and a maximum discharge capacity not listed, the dam plays a vital role in managing water levels and providing recreational opportunities for local residents and visitors alike. Its risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and effectiveness of this essential infrastructure.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Concharty Lake Dam offers a fascinating glimpse into the intersection of human engineering and environmental stewardship. As a key player in the local ecosystem, this dam serves as both a recreational hub and a critical piece of infrastructure, demonstrating the delicate balance between harnessing water resources for human use while also preserving the natural environment. With its rich history and ongoing commitment to safety and regulation, Concharty Lake Dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water management practices in the face of changing climates 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 Concharty Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Yellowjacket Cr At Hammett Rd Blw Hogansville | 20 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River At West Point | 2,950 cfs | → |
| Upatoi Creek Near Columbus | 165 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River At Us 280 | 1,990 cfs | → |
| Flint River Near Culloden | 601 cfs | → |
| New River At Ga 100 | 31 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Concharty Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Talbot County
- East Bagwell Road Pike County
- Dam Road Troup County
- Mcculloh Road 9001-9499, Valley
- Westpoint Road West Point
Campgrounds
Track Concharty Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Concharty Lake Dam
Where does the data for Concharty 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 High 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 Concharty Lake Dam.