Woodfin Lake Dam dam
Woodfin Lake Dam
Woodfin Lake Dam, also known as Cole Lake Dam, is a private structure located in Carroll, Georgia. Built in 1960, this earth dam stands at a height of 22.4 feet and serves primarily for recreational purposes, with a storage capacity of 141.7 acre-feet. The dam's low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment make it an important asset for the area, providing water storage and recreational opportunities for residents and visitors alike.
Despite not being state-regulated, Woodfin Lake Dam undergoes regular inspections, with the last one conducted in December 2017. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, with an associated drainage area of 265 acres. With a surface area of 11 acres and a maximum discharge capacity of 141.7 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region. Its location within a scenic environment adds to its appeal, making it a popular destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts.
Woodfin Lake Dam's unique design as an earth dam with a buttress core further adds to its significance. While its condition assessment is currently not rated, the dam continues to serve its purpose effectively, contributing to the local ecosystem and providing valuable recreational opportunities for the community. As a privately owned structure, it stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water management practices and the symbiotic relationship between humans and nature in the face of changing climate patterns.
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 Woodfin Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Tallapoosa River (Us 27) At Carrollton | 38 cfs | → |
| Little Tallapoosa River Below Bowdon | 160 cfs | → |
| Snake Creek Near Whitesburg | 10 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River Near Whitesburg | 3,080 cfs | → |
| Hillabahatchee Creek At Thaxton Rd | 14 cfs | → |
| Little Tallapoosa River Near Newell Al | 355 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Woodfin Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Chattahoochee Bend State Park Riverwalk Trail Coweta County
- Hutcheson Ferry Road Carroll County
- Us 27 Alternate;16 Whitesburg
- Aaron Drive Randolph County
- Us 431 Wedowee
- Heard Street Randolph County
Campgrounds
- John Tanner State Park
- Chattahoochee Bend State Park
- Mcintosh Reserve Park
- Tally Valley County Park
- Vfw County Park
- Brush Creek County Park
Fishing spots
Track Woodfin Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Woodfin Lake Dam
Where does the data for Woodfin 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 Woodfin Lake Dam.