Wow Youth Camp Dam dam
Wow Youth Camp Dam
Wow Youth Camp Dam, located in Hall, Georgia, was completed in 1962 and serves as a recreational site for water resource and climate enthusiasts. This private-owned Earth-type dam stands at a height of 29 feet with a hydraulic height of 24 feet, offering a serene environment for outdoor activities. With a storage capacity of 125 acre-feet and a surface area of 8 acres, the dam provides ample space for nature lovers to explore and enjoy the surrounding landscape.
Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, Wow Youth Camp Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment. However, regular inspections have been conducted, with the last inspection taking place in October 2009. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, contributing to its recreational purpose and ensuring the safety of its visitors. Additionally, with its proximity to the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, the dam benefits from oversight and regulatory support.
As a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, Wow Youth Camp Dam offers a unique opportunity to appreciate the intersection of water resources and climate dynamics. While its primary purpose is recreation, the dam's historical significance and scenic surroundings make it a popular destination for youth camps and nature retreats. With its tranquil setting and potential for exploration, this Earth-type dam provides a valuable resource for those interested in sustainable water management and environmental conservation.
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 Wow Youth Camp Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Etowah River At Ga 9 | 101 cfs | → |
| Chestatee River Near Dahlonega | 124 cfs | → |
| Amicalola Creek Near Dawsonville | 79 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River At Buford Dam | 660 cfs | → |
| Richland Creek At Suwanee Dam Road | 5 cfs | → |
| Level Creek At Suwanee Dam Road | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wow Youth Camp Dam.
Boat launches
- Browns Bridge Road Forsyth County
- Morrison Moore Parkway East Dahlonega
- Kings Point Drive Forsyth County
- Hall County
- Van Pugh North Park
- Mountain Shadows Drive White County
Campgrounds
- Bolding Mill - Lake Lanier
- War Hill - Lake Lanier
- Paradise Valley Resort & Club
- Duckett Mill - Lake Lanier
- River Forks - Lake Lanier
- Laurel Park - Lake Lanier
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Martin Branch Bridge To Robertsontown Bridge On Ga Highway 356
- Old Turnpike Crossing To Martin Branch Bridge
- Mark Trail Wilderness Boundry To Old Turnpike Crossing Near Vandiver Branch
- Source Near Chattahoochee Gap To Mark Trail Wilderness Boundary
- Confluence Of Brasstown Creek And Little Brasstown Creek Just South Of Brasstown Falls Road (Fs 751) To Confluence Of Mill Branch, Brasstown Creek And Boatwright Creek Near Boatwright Road (Fs 753)
- Confluence Of Cedar Creek To 1/4 Mile Below The Nf Boundary And Fh 110, Cobbs Bridge Road
Track Wow Youth Camp Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Wow Youth Camp Dam
Where does the data for Wow Youth Camp 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 Wow Youth Camp Dam.