Bobe Lake Dam dam
Bobe Lake Dam
Bobe Lake Dam, located in Cobb, Georgia, was completed in 1955 and serves as a recreational site with a primary purpose of providing leisure activities for visitors. The dam stands at a height of 20.8 feet and has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 51 acre-feet. Its earth core and buttress design contribute to its low hazard potential, making it a relatively safe structure. Despite its age, the dam's condition assessment remains unrated, with the last inspection dating back to July 1984.
Situated in the Mars Hill Environs, Bobe Lake Dam's uncontrolled spillway type and outlet gates add to its unique features. While the dam has not been modified in recent years and is not currently regulated by the state, its risk assessment deems it as having a moderate risk level. The dam's location within the Mobile District of the USACE, under the jurisdiction of the private owner, adds to its significance for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the management and maintenance of dams in Georgia.
Overall, Bobe Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study for water resource and climate enthusiasts, offering insights into the design, construction, and management of recreational dams. With its historical completion date and limited recent inspections, the dam raises questions about the long-term sustainability and safety of such structures. Its moderate risk level and uncontrolled spillway type also highlight the importance of ongoing monitoring and risk management measures to ensure the continued protection of surrounding communities and the 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 Bobe Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Noonday Creek At Hawkins Store Rd | 10 cfs | → |
| Etowah River At Allatoona Dam | 359 cfs | → |
| Noonday Creek At Shallowford Road | 16 cfs | → |
| Noses Creek At Powder Springs Rd | 6 cfs | → |
| Etowah River At Ga 61 | 494 cfs | → |
| Sope Creek Near Marietta | 9 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bobe Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- North Main Street Southeast Bartow County
- Gayle Drive Southeast Bartow County
- Overlook Drive 1 163, 30102
- State Highway 20 Spur Southeast 1121, Cartersville
- Riveredge Lane Northwest Sandy Springs
- West Palisades Vinings
Campgrounds
- World Famous Lake Military - Atlanta Nas
- Old Hwy 41 - Allatoona Lake
- Lake Allatoona Military - Fort Mcpherson
- Clark Creek South - Allatoona Lake
- Clark Creek North - Allatoona Lake
- Mckinney - Allatoona Lake
Fishing spots
Track Bobe Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Bobe Lake Dam
Where does the data for Bobe 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 Bobe Lake Dam.