Lower Wright's Lake Dam dam
Lower Wright's Lake Dam
Lower Wright's Lake Dam in Fulton, Georgia, stands as a testament to recreation and environmental stewardship since its completion in 1960. This private-owned Earth type dam, with a structural height of 18.6 feet and a length of 364 feet, serves primarily as a recreational water resource. With a storage capacity of 129.1 acre-feet, it provides a serene setting for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy the natural beauty of the area.
Despite being unregulated by the state, Lower Wright's Lake Dam is recognized for its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment. The dam's condition, assessed as "Not Rated," is set to undergo inspection every 5 years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Although lacking specific emergency action plans and risk management measures, the dam continues to be a focal point for water and climate enthusiasts interested in sustainable water resource management.
Located in Atlanta, Georgia, Lower Wright's Lake Dam serves as a vital recreational hub within the community. With its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the dam provides a calming oasis for visitors to enjoy outdoor activities. As a part of the Mobile District under the US Army Corps of Engineers, this dam showcases the importance of responsible dam maintenance and management in preserving water resources for future generations.
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 Lower Wright's Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Utoy Creek At Great Southwest Pkwy Nr Atlanta | 10 cfs | → |
| Sweetwater Creek Below Austell | 105 cfs | → |
| Sweetwater Creek Near Austell | 86 cfs | → |
| Nickajack Creek At Us 78/278 | 7 cfs | → |
| Proctor Creek At Jackson Parkway | 2 cfs | → |
| Proctor Creek At Hortense Way | 5 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lower Wright's Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Hooch Boat Ramp
- Cobb Parkway South Vinings
- West Palisades Vinings
- Riveredge Lane Northwest Sandy Springs
- Johnson Ferry Road Southeast Sandy Springs
- Peachtree Parkway 488, Shake Rag
Campgrounds
- Dobbins Lakeside Military
- Cochran Mill County Park
- Stone Mountain Park Campground
- Stone Mountain Campground
- Old Hwy 41 - Allatoona Lake
- World Famous Lake Military - Atlanta Nas
Fishing spots
Track Lower Wright's 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 Lower Wright's Lake Dam
Where does the data for Lower Wright's 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 Lower Wright's Lake Dam.