Wyatt Lake Dam dam
Wyatt Lake Dam
Wyatt Lake Dam, located in Haralson County, Georgia, was completed in 1943 and stands at a height of 30.5 feet, with a primary purpose of recreation. This earth dam, with a core type of buttress, has a storage capacity of 178 acre-feet and serves a drainage area of 370 square miles. The dam, managed by a private owner, has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition.
Despite its low hazard potential, Wyatt Lake Dam poses a moderate risk, with an inspection frequency of every 5 years. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with no associated locks. The surrounding area offers a surface area of 10 acres for recreational activities, making it a popular destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts. The dam is situated in a picturesque location in Buchanan, Georgia, offering a serene spot for visitors to enjoy nature and water-based activities.
With its historical significance dating back to the early 1940s, Wyatt Lake Dam stands as a testament to the importance of water resource management and recreational infrastructure in the region. While it may not be heavily regulated by state agencies, the dam continues to provide a valuable resource for both locals and visitors alike, showcasing the intersection of engineering marvels and natural beauty in the heart of Georgia.
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 Wyatt Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Creek At Ga Ave At Cedartown | 5 cfs | → |
| Tallapoosa River Below Tallapoosa | 648 cfs | → |
| Little Tallapoosa River (Us 27) At Carrollton | 46 cfs | → |
| Cedar Creek Near Cedartown | 90 cfs | → |
| Snake Creek Near Whitesburg | 10 cfs | → |
| Little Tallapoosa River Below Bowdon | 158 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wyatt Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Hutcheson Ferry Road Carroll County
- Coleman Boat Ramp Road Cleburne County
- East Rome Bypass, Rome
- Us 411;Ga 20 Bartow County
- Heritage Trail Rome
- Us 27 Alternate;16 Whitesburg
Campgrounds
- Vfw County Park
- Tally Valley County Park
- Trailcampground Silver Comet
- Beautiful Rock Campgound
- John Tanner State Park
- Chief Ladiga Trail Campground
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Begins One Mile Upstream From Al 273 Bridge To Lake Weiss
- Al 35 Bridge To Ends One Mile Upstream From Al 273 Bridge
- Confluence With East And West Branches To Al 37 Bridge
- River Miles 8 Near Ga Sate Line To Confluence With Little River
- Desoto Falls In Desoto State Park To Confluence With Little River
Track Wyatt Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Wyatt Lake Dam
Where does the data for Wyatt 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 Wyatt Lake Dam.