Tumbling Waters Lake Dam dam
Tumbling Waters Lake Dam
Tumbling Waters Lake Dam, also known as Rogers - Sale Lake Dam, is a privately owned structure located in the King Chapel Community of Rabun, Georgia. Constructed in 1963, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 24.6 feet and serves primarily for recreational purposes, providing a tranquil setting for visitors to enjoy the surrounding area. Situated on Persimmon Creek, this dam holds a storage capacity of 98.7 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 8 acres.
Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment rating, Tumbling Waters Lake Dam does not fall under state regulation, inspection, or enforcement. The dam lacks a designated inspector, inspection frequency, and a condition assessment, indicating a need for further evaluation and monitoring. With an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the dam's risk management measures and emergency action plan status are currently unspecified.
Enthusiasts interested in water resources and climate may be drawn to the unique features and historical significance of Tumbling Waters Lake Dam. While offering recreational opportunities and a picturesque setting, the dam's lack of comprehensive regulatory oversight and assessment highlights the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its safety and long-term viability.
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 Tumbling Waters Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tallulah River Near Clayton | 65 cfs | → |
| Chattooga River Near Clayton | 215 cfs | → |
| Nantahala River Near Rainbow Springs | 101 cfs | → |
| Little Tennessee River Near Prentiss | 150 cfs | → |
| Tallulah River Ab Powerhouse | 39 cfs | → |
| Cartoogechaye Creek Near Franklin | 261 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Tumbling Waters Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Lake Rabun Road Rabun County
- Music Hall Road Towns County
- Lake Chatuge Towns County
- Jackrabbit Boating Access
- Mountain Shadows Drive White County
- Doucette Circle 2647, 30512
Campgrounds
- Nichols Campground
- Tallulah River Campground
- Tallulah River
- Tate Branch
- Tate Branch Campground
- Sandy Bottoms Rec. Area
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Ga/Nc State Line To 2 Miles Downriver
- Earl's Ford To Route 76 (Section 3)
- Headwaters In Standing Indian Basin To Slackwater Of Natahala Lake
- Highway 28 To Earl's Ford (Section 2)
- Source Near Chattahoochee Gap To Mark Trail Wilderness Boundary
- Crpssing Of Land Bridge Road, Sc 196 To 1/4 Mile Below Fs 745 And Cassidy Bridge Hunt Camp
Track Tumbling Waters 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 Tumbling Waters Lake Dam
Where does the data for Tumbling Waters 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 Tumbling Waters Lake Dam.