Tidwell Lake Dam dam
Tidwell Lake Dam
Tidwell Lake Dam, located in Kingston, Georgia, is a privately-owned structure primarily used for recreational purposes. Built by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this earth dam stands at 26.7 feet high with a hydraulic height of 21.6 feet, providing a storage capacity of 139.7 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has not been rated for its overall condition, and its last inspection in April 2018 indicated a moderate risk level.
Situated on Stiles Creek in Bartow County, Tidwell Lake Dam serves as a vital resource for water enthusiasts and climate advocates in the region. With a spillway type classified as uncontrolled and outlet gates in the same category, the dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures remain unspecified. Although the dam's purpose is primarily for recreation, its impact on the local environment and surrounding areas is a topic of interest for researchers and conservationists.
The dam's historical completion date and any modifications over the years are unknown, adding an element of mystery to its construction and design. As climate change continues to pose challenges to water resource management, understanding the infrastructure and risk factors associated with dams like Tidwell Lake Dam is crucial for ensuring the safety and sustainability of these structures in the face of evolving environmental conditions.
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 Tidwell Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Two Run Creek Near Kingston | 9 cfs | → |
| Etowah River At Ga 61 | 635 cfs | → |
| Etowah River Near Kingston | 549 cfs | → |
| Etowah River At Allatoona Dam | 330 cfs | → |
| Etowah River At Ga 1 Loop | 685 cfs | → |
| Oostanaula River Near Rome | 741 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Tidwell Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Us 411;Ga 20 Bartow County
- State Highway 20 Spur Southeast 1121, Cartersville
- Gayle Drive Southeast Bartow County
- East Rome Bypass, Rome
- North Main Street Southeast Bartow County
- Overlook Drive 1 163, 30102
Campgrounds
- Mckaskey Creek - Allatoona Lake
- Gatewood - Lake Allatoona
- Red Top Mountain State Park
- Macedonia - Lake Allatoona
- Lake Allatoona Military - Fort Mcpherson
- World Famous Lake Military - Atlanta Nas
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- River Miles 8 Near Ga Sate Line To Confluence With Little River
- Confluence With East And West Branches To Al 37 Bridge
- Al 35 Bridge To Ends One Mile Upstream From Al 273 Bridge
- Begins One Mile Upstream From Al 273 Bridge To Lake Weiss
- Desoto Falls In Desoto State Park To Confluence With Little River
- Source In Cohutta Wilderness To Nf Boundary North Of Murray's Lake
Track Tidwell Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Tidwell Lake Dam
Where does the data for Tidwell 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 Tidwell Lake Dam.