Pine Mountain Foundation Lake Dam dam
Pine Mountain Foundation Lake Dam
Pine Mountain Foundation Lake Dam in Manchester, Georgia, is a private earth dam primarily designed for recreational purposes. The dam, with a height of 15 feet and a hydraulic height of 14.4 feet, holds a storage capacity of 138.2 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 14.7 acres. While the dam is considered low hazard potential and has not been rated in terms of condition assessment, it is inspected every five years to ensure its safety and functionality.
Located in Meriwether County, Pine Mountain Foundation Lake Dam is surrounded by a picturesque landscape, offering visitors a serene setting for outdoor activities. Despite the dam not being regulated by the state and lacking specific construction completion date, it serves as a popular spot for fishing, boating, and other recreational pursuits. The dam's uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates further contribute to its charm, making it a must-visit destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts looking to explore Georgia's diverse natural beauty.
For those interested in the intersection of water resources and climate conservation, Pine Mountain Foundation Lake Dam provides a unique opportunity to appreciate the importance of sustainable dam management and recreational development. With its moderate risk assessment rating and focus on enhancing visitors' outdoor experiences, this private earth dam showcases the balance between human recreation and environmental preservation in a dynamic ecosystem like Meriwether County. By understanding the dam's role in both water storage and recreational activities, enthusiasts can gain valuable insights into the vital role of such structures in maintaining ecological balance and fostering community engagement in the context of climate change.
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 Pine Mountain Foundation Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Flint River Near Culloden | 628 cfs | → |
| Flint River Near Griffin | 60 cfs | → |
| Shoal Creek At Shoal Creek Rd | 9 cfs | → |
| Yellowjacket Cr At Hammett Rd Blw Hogansville | 21 cfs | → |
| Line Creek Near Senoia | 16 cfs | → |
| New River At Ga 100 | 33 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pine Mountain Foundation Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Talbot County
- East Bagwell Road Pike County
- West Mcintosh Road Spalding County
- Highway 128 5374-5376, Roberta
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Callaway Gardens Lake
- Mccant's Mill Pond
- Flatrock Park Lake
- Griffin City Reservoir
- Lake Heath
- Cooper Creek Park Lake
Track Pine Mountain Foundation Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Pine Mountain Foundation Lake Dam
Where does the data for Pine Mountain Foundation 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 Pine Mountain Foundation Lake Dam.