Deer Field Trail Lake Dam dam
Deer Field Trail Lake Dam
Deer Field Trail Lake Dam, located in College Park, Georgia, was completed in 1949 primarily for the purpose of recreation. This private earth dam stands at a height of 19.6 feet and spans a length of 262 feet, with a storage capacity of 65 acre-feet. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, and it is classified as having an undetermined hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment.
The dam is situated in Fulton County, Georgia, within the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. Despite not being state-regulated or inspected, it serves as a recreational resource for the local community, offering an 8-acre surface area for various water activities. The dam's condition is currently rated as "Not Rated," with no official emergency action plan in place, emphasizing the importance of ongoing risk assessment and management measures for this structure.
While the Deer Field Trail Lake Dam may not have a significant impact on a large drainage area, its presence as a recreational feature highlights the intersection of water resource management and public enjoyment. With its historical significance and potential risks, this dam serves as a reminder of the importance of balancing human activities with the need for safety and environmental stewardship in our water infrastructure systems.
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 Deer Field Trail Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South River At Forest Park Road | 15 cfs | → |
| Intrenchment Creek Near Atlanta | 4 cfs | → |
| Utoy Creek At Great Southwest Pkwy Nr Atlanta | 10 cfs | → |
| Sweetwater Creek Below Austell | 105 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River Near Fairburn | 1,290 cfs | → |
| Proctor Creek At Hortense Way | 5 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Deer Field Trail Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Hooch Boat Ramp
- Peachtree Parkway 488, Shake Rag
- 1124 Peachtree City
- Pine Crest Drive 127, Peachtree City
- Lakeshore Drive Henry County
- Cobb Parkway South Vinings
Campgrounds
- Cochran Mill County Park
- Dobbins Lakeside Military
- Stone Mountain Park Campground
- Stone Mountain Campground
- Mcintosh Reserve Park
- Chattahoochee Bend State Park
Fishing spots
- Jester Creek
- Clayton County International Park
- George H Sparks Reservoir
- Buena Vista Lake
- Lake Starling
- Chapel Hill Park
Track Deer Field Trail Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Deer Field Trail Lake Dam
Where does the data for Deer Field Trail 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 Undetermined 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 Deer Field Trail Lake Dam.