King Lake Dam dam
King Lake Dam
King Lake Dam, located in Rockmart, Georgia, is a private dam primarily used for recreation purposes. Standing at a height of 36.8 feet with a hydraulic height of 31.7 feet, this earth dam with a buttress core offers a serene escape for water resource and climate enthusiasts. With a storage capacity of 155 acre-feet and a surface area of 8 acres, King Lake Dam provides a picturesque setting for outdoor activities and wildlife observation. Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam has not been rated for its condition, and the last inspection was conducted in March 2014.
Surrounded by the beauty of Polk County, Georgia, this dam on an unnamed river or stream offers a tranquil oasis for visitors seeking a peaceful retreat. While the dam's spillway is uncontrolled and outlet gates are similarly unregulated, the risk management measures and emergency preparedness of King Lake Dam remain undefined. With its proximity to Congressional District 14 and its history as a recreational haven, this hidden gem invites exploration and appreciation for the vital role of water resources in our changing climate. As an earth dam with a mysterious past and unknown completion date, King Lake Dam presents an intriguing blend of natural beauty and man-made infrastructure, waiting to be discovered and admired by water resource and climate enthusiasts alike.
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 King 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 | → |
| Cedar Creek Near Cedartown | 90 cfs | → |
| Etowah River At Ga 61 | 1,380 cfs | → |
| Etowah River Near Kingston | 2,340 cfs | → |
| Etowah River At Ga 1 Loop | 1,300 cfs | → |
| Tallapoosa River Below Tallapoosa | 301 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near King Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Us 411;Ga 20 Bartow County
- East Rome Bypass, Rome
- Gayle Drive Southeast Bartow County
- North Main Street Southeast Bartow County
- Heritage Trail Rome
- State Highway 20 Spur Southeast 1121, Cartersville
Campgrounds
- Beautiful Rock Campgound
- Trailcampground Silver Comet
- Vfw County Park
- Tally Valley County Park
- Coosa River County Park
- World Famous Lake Military - Atlanta Nas
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 King 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 King Lake Dam
Where does the data for King 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 King Lake Dam.