Upper Coots Lake Dam dam
Upper Coots Lake Dam
Upper Coots Lake Dam, located in Polk, Georgia, was completed in 1960 and serves as a recreational site along Hills Creek. Designed by C.C. Hulsey, this concrete dam with a buttress core stands at a height of 12 feet and has a hydraulic height of 15.5 feet. The dam has a normal storage capacity of 63 acre-feet and a maximum capacity of 85 acre-feet, providing ample opportunities for water-based activities in the area.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, and its last inspection took place in February 2019. The dam is currently unregulated by the state, with no permitting, inspection, or enforcement measures in place. While the risk assessment for the dam is moderate, with a score of 3, there are no specific risk management measures or emergency action plans in effect for Upper Coots Lake Dam. Overall, this dam serves as a vital recreational resource in the region, but its maintenance and safety protocols may require further attention to ensure the well-being of the surrounding community and environment.
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 Upper Coots Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Etowah River At Ga 61 | 1,380 cfs | → |
| Cedar Creek At Ga Ave At Cedartown | 5 cfs | → |
| Etowah River Near Kingston | 2,340 cfs | → |
| Cedar Creek Near Cedartown | 90 cfs | → |
| Etowah River At Ga 1 Loop | 1,300 cfs | → |
| Two Run Creek Near Kingston | 25 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Upper Coots Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Us 411;Ga 20 Bartow County
- Gayle Drive Southeast Bartow County
- North Main Street Southeast Bartow County
- East Rome Bypass, Rome
- State Highway 20 Spur Southeast 1121, Cartersville
- Heritage Trail Rome
Campgrounds
- Beautiful Rock Campgound
- Trailcampground Silver Comet
- Vfw County Park
- World Famous Lake Military - Atlanta Nas
- Old Hwy 41 - Allatoona Lake
- Lake Allatoona Military - Fort Mcpherson
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 Upper Coots Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Upper Coots Lake Dam
Where does the data for Upper Coots 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 Upper Coots Lake Dam.